Definition of Bearing

Noun: bearing beh-ring

Relevant relation or interconnection
"those issues have no bearing on our situation"
The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
- heading, aim
Dignified manner or conduct
- comportment, presence, mien
Characteristic way of bearing one's body
"stood with good bearing";
- carriage, posture
Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
- charge, heraldic bearing, armorial bearing
A rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

Adjective: bearing beh-ring

Verb: bear (bore,borne, also born) behr

Have as a feature; convey
"bear a resemblance"; "bear a signature"
Cause to be born
"My wife bore twins yesterday!";
- give birth, deliver, birth, have
Put up with something or somebody unpleasant
"I cannot bear his constant criticism";
- digest, endure, stick out, stomach, stand, tolerate, support, brook, abide, suffer, put up
Move while holding up or supporting
"Bear gifts"; "bear a heavy load"; "bear news"; "bearing orders"
Bring forth
"The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"; "The unidentified plant bore gorgeous flowers";
- turn out
Take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
"She agreed to bear the responsibility";
- take over, accept, assume
Have within
"The canteen bears fresh water";
- hold, carry, contain
(investment) bring in
"interest-bearing accounts";
- yield, pay
Have on one's person
"bear a scar";
- wear
Behave in a certain manner
"he bore himself with dignity";
- behave, acquit, deport, conduct, comport, carry
Have rightfully; of rights, titles, and offices
"She bears the title of Duchess";
- hold
Support or hold in a certain manner
"She bears her head high";
- hold, carry
Be pregnant with
"She is bearing his child";
- have a bun in the oven, carry, gestate, expect