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bearings

/ˈbɛərɪŋz/ /ˈbɛrɪŋz/

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A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

Examples :

"The skateboard's wheels spin smoothly because of the bearings inside them. "

machine technical device part industry

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

Examples :

"The lost hikers took bearings on the distant mountain peak to help them find their way back to the trail. "

direction nautical geography sailing vehicle technology

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Relevance; a relationship or connection.

Examples :

"That has no bearing on this issue."

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One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

Examples :

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

appearance attitude character style person

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(in the plural) Direction or relative position.

Examples :

""Lost in the city, we checked our map to get our bearings and find the right way to the museum." "

direction position nautical

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That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.

Examples :

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

architecture part building

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The portion of a support on which anything rests.

Examples :

"The heavy table's weight was distributed evenly across its four bearings. "

part machine technical position structure

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The unsupported span.

Examples :

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

architecture building technical

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Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.

Examples :

"The family crest displayed three silver bears as its central bearings. "