bearing

"to bear a railroad stock"

"The teacher is bearing the responsibility for the class's progress. "

"The strong foundation of the building is bearing the weight of the entire structure. "

"My grandmother is bearing the weight of caring for her grandchildren while working full-time. "

"The heavy backpack was bearing down on Sarah's shoulders, making it difficult to walk. "

"The farmer's field is bearing a good crop of tomatoes this year. "

"The pilot is bearing north to avoid the storm clouds. "

"My younger sister is bearing the prize for winning the science fair. "

"a gift-bearing visitor"

"The bearing wall of the house supports the entire weight of the roof. "

"The bicycle's smooth, well-oiled bearing allowed for easy pedaling. "

"The bearing of the library from my house is 45 degrees east. "

"That has no bearing on this issue."

"She walks with a confident, self-assured bearing."

"The map showed the different bearing of the school from my house and from the park. "

"A lintel or beam may have four inches of bearing upon the wall."

"The heavy bookshelf rested on the sturdy bearing of the table's legs. "

"The beam has twenty feet of bearing between its supports."

"The family crest displayed a silver bearing of a lion. "