Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
[literary]
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
Synonyms: manner, attitude, conduct, appearance More Synonyms of bearing
3. countable noun
If you take a bearing with a compass, you use it to work out the direction in which a particular place lies or in which something is moving.
4.
See get one's bearings/find one's bearings/lose one's bearings
5. countable noun [usually plural]
Bearings are small metal balls that are placed between moving parts of a machine in order to make them move smoothly and easily over each other.
An oil seal was replaced, along with both front wheel bearings.
6. See also ball bearing
More Synonyms of bearing
-bearing
(-beərɪŋ)
combining form
-bearing combines with nouns to form adjectives which describe things that hold the specified substance inside them.
...oil-bearing rocks.
...snow-bearing clouds.
...malaria-bearing mosquitos.
bearing in British English
(ˈbɛərɪŋ)
noun
1.
a support, guide, or locating piece for a rotating or reciprocating mechanical part
2. (foll byon or upon)
relevance (to)
it has no bearing on this problem
3.
a person's general social conduct, esp in manners, dress, and behaviour
4.
a.
the act, period, or capability of producing fruit or young
b.
an amount produced; yield
5.
the part of a beam or lintel that rests on a support
6.
anything that carries weight or acts as a support
7.
the angular direction of a line, point, or course measured from true north or south (true bearing), magnetic north or south (magnetic bearing), or one's own position
8. (usually plural)
the position or direction, as of a ship, fixed with reference to two or more known points
9. (usually plural)
a sense of one's relative position or situation; orientation (esp in the phrases lose, get, ortake one's bearings)
10. heraldry
a.
a device or emblem on a heraldic shield; charge
b. another name for coat of arms
bearing in American English
(ˈbɛrɪŋ)
noun
1.
way of carrying and conducting oneself; carriage; manner; mien
2.
a support or supporting part
3.
a.
the act, power, or period of producing young, fruit, etc.
b.
ability to produce
c.
anything borne or produced, as a crop, fruit, etc.
4.
an enduring; endurance
5.
a.
direction relative to one's own position or to the compass
b. [pl.]
position, as of a ship, established by determining the bearing from it of several known points
c. [pl.]
awareness or recognition of one's position or situation
to lose one's bearings
6.
relevant meaning; application; relation
the evidence had no bearing on the case
7. Architecture
the part of a lintel or beam that rests on supports
8. Heraldry
any figure on the field; charge
9. Mechanics
any part of a machine in or on which another part revolves, slides, etc.
adjective
10.
that bears, or supports, weight
a bearing wall
SYNONYMY NOTE: bearing, in this comparison denoting manner of carrying or conducting oneself, refers tocharacteristic physical and mental posture; , carriage, also applied to posture, specif. stresses the physical aspects of a person's bearing[an erect carriage]; demeanor refers to behavior as expressing one's attitude or a specified personality trait[a demure demeanor]; mien, a literary word, refers to one's bearing and manner [a man of melancholy mien]; deportment refers to one's behavior with reference to standards of conduct or social conventions;, manner is applied to customary or distinctive attitude, actions, speech, etc. and, in theplural, refers to behavior conforming with polite conventions
bearing in Mechanical Engineering
(bɛərɪŋ)
Word forms: (regular plural) bearings
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Machinery and components)
A bearing is a device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducing friction.
The wheel bearings in your car allow the wheel to turn smoothly without any friction.
The bearings support axial loads of thousands of newtons in either direction.
A bearing is a device that supports moving parts and allows them to move more smoothly by reducingfriction.
ball bearing, roller bearing, rolling bearing, thrust bearing
Examples of 'bearing' in a sentence
bearing
But it is worth bearing in mind quitting a provider is not a solution to the problem for most.
The Sun (2016)
He did not like the question but you cannot blame fans for getting carried away bearing in mind the way they are playing.
The Sun (2016)
And it's worth bearing in mind that this winter has been milder and also drier than normal.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But it's worth bearing in mind slick and slippery boxers nearly always have the edge over the big hitters.
The Sun (2016)
My garage has replaced two wheel sensors and one wheel bearing but this has not helped.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It has more of a bearing on your working life than you realise.
The Sun (2015)
Worth bearing in mind if you want to write a hit.
The Sun (2009)
My antics on the touchline are going to have very little bearing on how we play.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The building has the bearing of one that has pulled clear of its bohemian past.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
How well these tasks are performed has a direct bearing on organizational performance.
Tompkins, Jonathan Human Resource Management in Government (1995)
We climb out to take our bearings.
The Times Literary Supplement (2012)
Also worth bearing in mind is the increasing overlap between disciplines.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But she has always insisted that this has no bearing on her work.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is worth bearing in mind that you will usually be charged for holding a position overnight.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But that had little bearing on the final outcome.
The Sun (2010)
His whole bearing is one of intrigue.
Christianity Today (2000)
So that defeat by Birmingham did have a bearing on the direction we took.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Political history continued to have a significant bearing on Spanish literature throughout the twentieth century.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Thanks to improved security, reconstruction projects are at last bearing fruit and foreign companies are investing.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
But the compass bearing is the same and it's not hard to see why.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They are off the spine, they are not weight bearing.
The Sun (2013)
Or should we argue the opposite, that the way he used the butterfly net of his boyhood has no bearing on the way he flourished his pen?
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
I put some oil on the bearings and added a couple of new lithium batteries in his legs, switched him on and away he went.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A From your description, the most likely cause is a worn wheel bearing.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Word lists with
bearing
heraldry
All related terms of 'bearing'
bear
If you bear something somewhere , you carry it there or take it there.
bearing cap
A bearing cap is a rigid , semi-circular part that fits around one half of a bearing and secures it.
rod bearing
a bearing in the metal shaft that transmits power in axial reciprocating motion
ball bearing
Ball bearings are small metal balls placed between the moving parts of a machine to make the parts move smoothly.
bearing pile
a foundation pile that supports weight vertically
bearing rein
a rein from the bit to the saddle , designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position
child-bearing
the act or process of carrying and giving birth to a child
load-bearing
bearing the weight that is carried by a structure
main bearing
one of the bearings in an internal combustion engine upon which the crankshaft rotates
plain bearing
A plain bearing is a shaft bearing in which a shaft rotates lubricated by an oil or grease .
journal bearing
a plain cylindrical bearing to support a shaft or axle
needle bearing
an antifriction roller bearing in which long rollers of very small diameter fill the race without a cage to provide spacers between them
roller bearing
a bearing in which a shaft runs on a number of hardened-steel rollers held within a cage
rolling bearing
any bearing in which the antifriction action depends on the rolling action of balls or rollers
thrust bearing
a low-friction bearing on a rotating shaft that resists axial thrust in the shaft. Usually it consists of a collar which bears against a ring of well-lubricated stationary and sometimes tilting pads
uranium-bearing
containing or producing uranium
bearing pedestal
an independent support for a bearing , usually incorporating a bearing housing
interest-bearing
paying interest
bear on
to be relevant to; relate to
bear up
If you bear up when experiencing problems, you remain cheerful and show courage in spite of them.
have a bearing on
If something has a bearing on a situation or event , it is relevant to it.
bear hug
A bear hug is a rather rough , tight, affectionate hug.
bear off
(of a vessel) to avoid hitting an obstacle , another vessel, etc, by swerving onto a different course
bear out
If someone or something bears a person out or bears out what that person is saying , they support what that person is saying.
nonbearing
relating to a part of a structure, such as a wall , that does not support vertical weight or anything other than itself
crankshaft end bearing
The crankshaft end bearing is the bearing between the connecting rod and the crankshaft of an internal combustion engine .
tapered roller bearing
a rolling bearing that uses tapered rollers running in coned races and is able to accept axial thrust as well as providing shaft location
bear down
If someone or something bears down on you, they move quickly towards you in a threatening way.
bear with
If you ask someone to bear with you, you are asking them to be patient.
Chinese translation of 'bearing'
bearing
(ˈbɛərɪŋ)
n
(u) (frm, = posture) 举(舉)止 (jǔzhǐ) (种(種), zhǒng)
(= connection)
to have a bearing on sth与(與)某事有关(關)系(係) (yǔ mǒushì yǒu guānxi)
(c) (Tech) 轴(軸)承 (zhóuchéng)
to get or find one's bearings确(確)定自己的位置 (quèdìng zìjǐ de wèizhi) (fig) 确(確)定自己的方向 (quèdìng zìjǐ de fāngxiàng)
to take a bearing判明位置 (pànmíng wèizhi)
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bearing
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All related terms of 'bearing'
bear
( animal ) 熊 xióng [ 头 tóu ]
to take a bearing
判明位置 pànmíng wèizhi
to have a bearing on sth
与(與)某事有关(關)系(係) yǔ mǒushì yǒu guānxi
bear out
( person, suspicions, claims ) 证(證)实(實) zhèngshí
bear up
( person ) 挺得住 tǐng de zhù ⇒ He bore up well. → 他咬紧牙关坚持下来。 Tā yǎojǐn yáguān jiānchí xiàlái.
bear with
( person ) 容忍 róngrěn
bear down on
( move towards ) 冲(衝)向 chōng xiàng ⇒ The girl flashed a smile at the television crew and cameras bearing down on her. → 女孩冲着涌过来的电视工作人员和相机镜头微笑。 Nǚhái chòngzhe yǒng guòlai de diànshì gōngzuòrényuán hé xiàngjī jìngtóu wēixiào.
1 (noun)
Definition
relevance to
My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do.
Synonyms
relevance
Their private lives have no relevance to their public roles.
relation
This theory bears no relation to reality.
application
Students learned the practical application of the theory.
connection
There is no evidence of any connection between the two events.
import
I have already spoken about the import of his speech.
reference
significance
ideas about the social significance of religion
pertinence
appurtenance
Opposites
irrelevance
,
irrelevancy
,
non sequitur
,
inappropriateness
,
inconsequence
,
inaptness
2 (noun)
Definition
a person's general social conduct
She later wrote warmly of his bearing and behaviour.
Synonyms
manner
His manner was self-assured and brusque.
attitude
He has a gentle attitude.
conduct
Other people judge you by your conduct.
appearance
He had the appearance of a college student.
aspect
The snowy tree assumed a lifeless aspect.
presence
Hendrix's stage presence appealed to thousands of teenage rebels.
behaviour
He was asked to explain his extraordinary behaviour.
tone
The tone of the letter was very friendly.
carriage
Her voice is cultured and her carriage is regal.
posture
She walked haltingly and her posture was stooped.
demeanour
He was nicknamed ‘the Sergeant Major’ for his military demeanour.
deportment
Deportment and poise were considered important for young people.
mien (literary)
his mild manner and aristocratic mien
air
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
comportment
3 (noun)
Definition
the position, as of a ship, fixed with reference to two or more known points
I'm flying on a bearing of ninety-three degrees.
Synonyms
position
The ship's position was reported to the coastguard.
heading
course
For nearly four hours we maintained our course northwards.
direction
We drove ten miles in the opposite direction.
path
A group of reporters blocked his path.
The tornado wrecked everything in its path.
orientation
The orientation of the church is such that the front faces the square.
point of compass
(plural noun)
Definition
a sense of one's relative position
I lost my bearings and was just aware of cars roaring past.
Synonyms
way
course
position
situation
track
aim
direction
location
orientation
whereabouts
The police are anxious to hear of this person's whereabouts.
sense of direction
Additional synonyms
in the sense of air
Definition
a distinctive quality, appearance, or manner
The meal gave the occasion an almost festive air.
Synonyms
manner,
feeling,
effect,
style,
quality,
character,
bearing,
appearance,
look,
aspect,
atmosphere,
tone,
mood,
impression,
flavour,
aura,
ambience,
demeanour,
vibe (slang)
in the sense of appearance
Definition
the way a person or thing looks
He had the appearance of a college student.
Synonyms
look,
face,
form,
air,
figure,
image,
looks,
bearing,
aspect,
manner,
expression,
demeanour,
mien (literary)
in the sense of application
Students learned the practical application of the theory.