nounπShareOne who, or that which, bears, sustains, or carries."Example Sentence: "The volunteers were the bearers of food and blankets to the people affected by the flood." "personjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomeone who helps carry the coffin or a dead body during a funeral procession."The bearers carefully carried the coffin from the church to the hearse. "ritualculturereligioneventsocietytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOne who possesses a cheque, bond, or other notes promising payment."I promise to pay the bearer on demand."financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA domestic servant or palanquin carrier."In the olden days, wealthy families often used bearers to carry them around in palanquins. "jobpersonservicehistorysocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tree or plant yielding fruit."a good bearer"fruitplantagricultureChat 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 official document stated, "The bearers of this letter are authorized to collect the prize on my behalf." "communicationjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA strip of reglet or other furniture to bear off the impression from a blank page."In the printing press, the bearers are carefully placed to prevent ink from smudging on parts of the paper where there shouldn't be any print. "stationerywritingtechnicalChat 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 printer carefully placed the bearers around the printing plate to prevent it from bending during the shaving process. "typetechnicalmachineindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
