bearings
|bear/ings|
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/ˈbɛrɪŋz/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɛərɪŋz/
(bearing)
direction and support
Etymology
'bearing' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'beran,' where 'beran' meant 'to carry or bring.'
'beran' transformed into the Middle English word 'beren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bearing.'
Initially, it meant 'to carry or bring,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to direction, posture, and mechanical support.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures.
Her confident bearings impressed everyone at the meeting.
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Noun 2
a part of a machine that supports another part that turns around.
The bearings in the engine need to be replaced.
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Noun 3
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.
The ship lost its bearings in the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41