Word Helper: An Associative Language Search Engine

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A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion and reduces friction between moving parts.

Related Definition

  1. bearing:

    adj (in combination) That bears (some specified thing).

    adj Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

    n (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

    n (navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

    n (in the plural, especially in phrases such as 'get one's bearings') One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.

    n Relevance; a relationship or connection.

    n One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

    n (architecture) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.

    n (architecture) The portion of a support on which anything rests.

    n (architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span.

    n (heraldry) Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.


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