Definition of bearing

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Bearing (n.) The part of the support on which a journal rests and rotates.

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Charge :: Charge (v. t.) A bearing. See Bearing, n., 8..
Lying-in :: Lying-in (n.) The act of bearing a child.
Herald :: Herald (n.) In the Middle Ages, the officer charged with the above duties, and also with the care of genealogies, of the rights and privileges of noble families, and especially of armorial bearings. In modern times, some vestiges of this office remain, especially in England. See Heralds' College (below), and King-at-Arms..
Bearing :: Bearing (n.) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports; as, a lintel or beam may have four inches of bearing upon the wall..
Vittate :: Vittate (a.) Bearing or containing vittae.
Julaceous :: "Julaceous (a.) Like an ament, or bearing aments; amentaceous..
Knightliness :: Knightliness (n.) The character or bearing suitable for a knight; chivalry.
Sacciferous :: Sacciferous (a.) Bearing a sac.
Legumin :: Legumin (n.) An albuminous substance resembling casein, found as a characteristic ingredient of the seeds of leguminous and grain-bearing plants..
Bearing :: Bearing (n.) The widest part of a vessel below the plank-sheer.
Pupigerous :: Pupigerous (a.) Bearing or containing a pupa; -- said of dipterous larvae which do not molt when the pupa is formed within them.
Lofty :: Lofty (superl.) Fig.: Elevated in character, rank, dignity, spirit, bearing, language, etc.; exalted; noble; stately; characterized by pride; haughty..
Talebearing :: Talebearing (n.) The act of informing officiously; communication of sectrts, scandal, etc., maliciously..
Stiff :: Stiff (superl.) Bearing a press of canvas without careening much; as, a stiff vessel; -- opposed to crank..
Nitriferous :: Nitriferous (a.) Bearing niter; yielding, or containing, niter..
Equal :: Equal (a.) Bearing a suitable relation; of just proportion; having competent power, abilities, or means; adequate; as, he is not equal to the task..
Spindle :: Spinate (a.) Bearing a spine; spiniform.
Fruiting :: Fruiting (n.) The bearing of fruit.
Bearing Rein :: Bearing rein () A short rein looped over the check hook or the hames to keep the horse's head up; -- called in the United States a checkrein.
Deportment :: Deportment (n.) Manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage; especially, manner of acting with respect to the courtesies and duties of life; behavior; demeanor; bearing..
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