BEARINGS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word bearings. (close relations)
Definition of BEARINGS
Best Alternative Words for BEARINGS
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| aim | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • the action of directing something at an object • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies verb • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • propose or intend • move into a desired direction of discourse • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal | ||||||||
| carriage | nounn | |||||||
noun • a railcar where passengers ride • a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses • characteristic way of bearing one's body • a machine part that carries something else • a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around | ||||||||
| charge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an impetuous rush toward someone or something • (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense • the price charged for some article or service • the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • a special assignment that is given to a person or group • a person committed to your care • financial liabilities (such as a tax) • (psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object • the swift release of a store of affective force • request for payment of a debt • a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something • an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield • a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time verb • to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle • blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against • demand payment • move quickly and violently • assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to • file a formal charge against • make an accusatory claim • fill or load to capacity • enter a certain amount as a charge • cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution • give over to another for care or safekeeping • pay with a credit card; pay with plastic money; postpone payment by recording a purchase as a debt • lie down on command, of hunting dogs • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • place a heraldic bearing on • provide (a device) with something necessary • direct into a position for use • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to • instruct (a jury) about the law, its application, and the weighing of evidence • instruct or command with authority • attribute responsibility to • set or ask for a certain price • cause formation of a net electrical charge in or on • energize a battery by passing a current through it in the direction opposite to discharge • saturate | ||||||||
| comportment | nounn | |||||||
noun • dignified manner or conduct | ||||||||
| heading | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies • a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine | ||||||||
| mien | nounn | |||||||
noun • dignified manner or conduct | ||||||||
| posture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the arrangement of the body and its limbs • characteristic way of bearing one's body • a rationalized mental attitude • capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war verb • behave affectedly or unnaturally in order to impress others • assume a posture as for artistic purposes | ||||||||
| presence | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the state of being present; current existence • the immediate proximity of someone or something • an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby • the impression that something is present • dignified manner or conduct • the act of being present | ||||||||
| armorial bearing | nounn | |||||||
noun • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield | ||||||||
| heraldic bearing | nounn | |||||||
noun • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield | ||||||||
