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bearings

noun

Meaning

  1. A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.
  2. The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
  3. Relevance; a relationship or connection.
  4. One's posture, demeanor, or manner.
  5. (in the plural) Direction or relative position.
  6. That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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