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bearing

noun

/ˈbɛərɪŋ/

Meaning

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.

lose one's bearings

demeanor, posture, manner, relevance, connection

irrelevance, disconnection

bearing on, lose bearings, proper bearing, steady bearing

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believ...

The ability to do something well; expertise.

a domesticated animal related to the horse, with long ears and a braying call

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring

A person who writes books, articles, or other literary works.