bearing
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/ˈberɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbeərɪŋ/
noun
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how one thing affects or relates to another
The weather forecast has a bearing on our picnic plans.
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the way someone stands, moves, or acts
His confident bearing made him stand out in the crowd.
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a direction measured with a compass
The captain checked the ship's bearing to stay on course.
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knowing where you are and what is around you
After the storm, they struggled to regain their bearing in the unfamiliar terrain.
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a machine part that helps moving parts turn smoothly
The wheel bearing needs replacement to reduce friction.
translation
how one thing affects or relates to another; the way someone stands, moves, or acts; a direction measured with a compass; knowing where you are and what is around you; a machine part that helps moving parts turn smoothly
Word Forms
Plural
bearings