bearing

  1. Adjective.  Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load; as, ''a bearing wall''.
  2. Noun.  A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
  3. Noun.  (nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and that of true north; subject to variation and deviation when taken by a magnetic compass.
  4. Noun.  Relevance; a relationship or connection.
  5. Noun.  One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  6. Noun.  ''(Often in plural:'''''bearings''''')'' Direction or relative position.
  7. Verb.  (present participle of, bear) .

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