nounπShareOne who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries."The bearer of the heavy school bag struggled up the stairs. "personjobthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who helps carry the coffin or a dead body during a funeral procession."Several bearers carried the elderly Mr. Smith's coffin during the funeral procession. "ritualculturereligiontraditionpersonfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who possesses a cheque, bond, or other notes promising payment."I promise to pay the bearer on demand."businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA domestic servant or palanquin carrier."The wealthy family employed several bearers to carry their luggage and supplies as they traveled through the mountains. "jobpersonworkservicehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tree or plant yielding fruit."a good bearer"fruitplantagriculturebiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who delivers a letter or message on behalf of another (especially as referred to in the letter or message)."The letter was addressed to Sarah, but the bearer, a classmate, delivered it to her teacher. "communicationjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page."The printer's manual showed how to attach the special bearer to the paper tray to prevent the ink from smudging the blank pages. "technicalmachinewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type or type-high piece of metal interspersed in blank parts to support the plate when it is shaved."The blacksmith used a special bearer to hold the metal plate steady while shaping it. "technicaltypemachinewritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
