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BEARINGS

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Bearings.

How to pronounce bearings:

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Bearings - as an adjective

(of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonbearing

Bearings - as a noun

Relevant relation or interconnection

Example: "Those issues have no bearing on our situation"

The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aimheading
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
directionway
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dignified manner or conduct

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
comportmentmienpresence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mannerpersonal manner
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Characteristic way of bearing one's body

Example: "Stood with good posture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carriageposture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
armorial bearingchargeheraldic bearing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heraldry
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She uses a compass to find her bearings while hiking."
"The map helped me get my bearings in the unfamiliar city."
"He lost all sense of his bearings in the dense fog."
"The missing instruction manual leaves us without any bearings on how to assemble the furniture."
"The pilot had to rely on their instruments to maintain their bearings during the storm."
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Word Game Points

Is BEARINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bearings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BEARINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BEARINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bearings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BEARINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BEARINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bearings is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BEARINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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