Look up: Bearing

1. bearing
   The compass direction from position to a destination.
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2. Bearing
   Bearings are angles measured against the National Grid in degrees. They are measured clockwise from grid north.
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3. bearing
   [adj] - (combining form) producing or yielding 2. [n] - relevant relation or interconnection 3. [n] - the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies 4. [n] - dignified manner or conduct 5. [n] - a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
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4. Bearing
   Roller or Ball Bearings allow an axle or shaft to rotate freely with limited friction.
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5. Bearing
   The direction an object from teh viewer (based on the compass heading).
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6. Bearing
   Primarily two types, rolling element and sleeve or plain bearing. Rolling element bearings consist of four parts: an inner race, an outer race, balls or rollers, and a cage to maintain the proper separarion of the rolling elements. A sleeve bearing is a cylinder of alloy metal surrounding the rotating shaft. Contact between the shaft and sleeve is …
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7. Bearing
   a horizontal angle measured from a compass
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8. bearing
   a direction on the ground,or on a map,defined by the clockwise angle measured from some reference direction Category: The cosmos • The angle between a datum line(e.g.true north or magnetic north)or ship`s centreline and the line of sight to an observed object. Category: agriculture, fisheries, forestry - food processing industries • Angle subtended by a distant object in th…
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9. Bearing
   Definition (keystage 2) A bearing is used to measure the position of one object in relation to another. It is often used by people in charge of boats to help get them from one place to another. <br /> A bearing is taken from the North direction and the angle of the chosen course is measured in a clockwise direction, and is usually written dow …
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10. Bearing
    Bear"ing (bâr"ĭng) noun 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one's self; mien; behavior; carriage. « I know him by his bearing . Shak. » 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. 3. The situation of one object, with respect to another, such situation being supposed to have a connection with the object, or influence upon it …
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11. bearing
    1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one's self; mien; behavior; carriage. "I know him by his bearing." (Shak) ... 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. ... 3. The situation of one object, with respect to another, such situation being supposed to have a connection with the object, or influence upon it, or to be influenced by it; …
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12. bearing
    adjective producing or yielding; `an interest-bearing note`; `fruit-bearing trees`
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13. bearing
    noun a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
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14. bearing
    comportment noun dignified manner or conduct
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15. bearing
    heading noun the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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16. bearing
    armorial bearing noun heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
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17. Bearing
    `Bearing` may refer to: * Bearing (navigation), a term for direction of an object versus a direction reference, e.g. true North * Bearing (mechanical), a component that separates moving parts and takes a load * Bearing (mental), may refer to an attitude to behave as sluggardly as a bear
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18. Bearing
    `Bearing` may refer to: * Bearing (navigation), a term for direction of an object versus a direction reference, e.g. true North * Bearing (mechanical), a component that separates moving parts and takes a load * Bearing (mental), may refer to an attitude to behave as sluggardly as a bear
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19. Bearing
    • (n.) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports; as, a lintel or beam may have four inches of bearing upon the wall. • (n.) The manner in which one bears or conducts one`s self; mien; behavior; carriage. • (n.) The situation of a distant object, with regard to a ship`s position, as on the bow, on the lee qu...
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20. bearing
    (from the article `navigation`) ...on the charts, a mariner needs to know the vessel`s exact position. By means of a sight fitted to the compass, the direction of any visible ...
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21. bearing
    in machine construction, a connector (usually a support) that permits the connected members to rotate or to move in a straight line relative to one ... [3 related articles]
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22. bearing
    bearing (rhymes with tearing) Carrying; enduring; an attitude or behavior: "He kept bearing the shock of the loss of his youngest child." Confusing Words: Units, Groups A to Z.
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23. bearing
    A supporting point or surface.
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24. Bearing
    a compass direction from one point to another
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25. Bearing
    A system that measures in reference to the cardinal points of a compass in 90 degree quadrants.
    Found on http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeo