Definition of bearing

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Bearing (n.) The part of an axle or shaft in contact with its support, collar, or boxing; the journal..

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Orientation :: Orientation (n.) The act or process of orientating; determination of the points of the compass, or the east point, in taking bearings..
Analogous :: Analogous (a.) Having analogy; corresponding to something else; bearing some resemblance or proportion; -- often followed by to.
Legumin :: Legumin (n.) An albuminous substance resembling casein, found as a characteristic ingredient of the seeds of leguminous and grain-bearing plants..
Dowager :: Dowager (n.) A title given in England to a widow, to distinguish her from the wife of her husband's heir bearing the same name; -- chiefly applied to widows of personages of rank..
Gudgeon :: Gudgeon (n.) The pin of iron fastened in the end of a wooden shaft or axle, on which it turns; formerly, any journal, or pivot, or bearing, as the pintle and eye of a hinge, but esp. the end journal of a horizontal..
Hobble :: Hobble (n. i.) To walk lame, bearing chiefly on one leg; to walk with a hitch or hop, or with crutches..
Siliculose :: Siliculose (a.) Bearing silicles; pertaining to, or resembling, silicles..
Crest :: Crest (n.) A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually above it, or separately as an ornament for plate, liveries, and the like. It is a relic of the ancient cognizance. See Cognizance, 4..
Moony :: Moony (a.) Furnished with a moon; bearing a crescent.
Chevronel :: Chevronel (n.) A bearing like a chevron, but of only half its width..
Thecaphore :: Thecaphore (n.) A surface or organ bearing a theca, or covered with thecae..
Seminiferous :: Seminiferous (a.) Seed-bearing; producing seed; pertaining to, or connected with, the formation of semen; as, seminiferous cells or vesicles..
Thuriferous :: Thuriferous (a.) Producing or bearing frankincense.
Cocciferous :: Cocciferous (a.) Bearing or producing berries; bacciferous; as, cocciferous trees or plants..
Biferous :: Biferous (a.) Bearing fruit twice a year.
Plantain :: Plantain (n.) A treelike perennial herb (Musa paradisiaca) of tropical regions, bearing immense leaves and large clusters of the fruits called plantains. See Musa..
Medallion :: Medallion (n.) A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief..
Crinigerous :: Crinigerous (a.) Bearing hair; hairy.
Emblazon :: Emblazon (v. t.) To depict or represent; -- said of heraldic bearings. See Blazon.
Import :: Import (v. t.) To be of importance or consequence to; to have a bearing on; to concern.
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