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 rotati...
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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, f...
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9. 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. ...
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10. 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 objec...
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11. bearing
    adjective producing or yielding; `an interest-bearing note`; `fruit-bearing trees`
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12. bearing
    noun a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
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13. bearing
    comportment noun dignified manner or conduct
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14. bearing
    heading noun the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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15. bearing
    armorial bearing noun heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
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16. 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 ...
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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. Bearing
    a compass direction from one point to another
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21. Bearing
    In heraldry, a bearing is any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.
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22. bearing
    Type: Term Pronunciation: bār′ing Definitions: 1. A supporting point or surface.
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23. Bearing
    A system that measures in reference to the cardinal points of a compass in 90 degree quadrants.
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24. Bearing
    A surveying term used to designate direction. The bearing of a line is the acute horizontal angle between the meridian and the line. The meridian is an established line of reference. Azimuths are angles measured clockwise from any meridian.
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25. BEARING
    The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat
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