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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBearing
/ˈbɛər.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A machine part in which another part, such as an axle or shaft, turns or supports weight.
"The conveyor belt failed because a ball bearing in the motor seized up." - 2
A person's manner of standing or conducting themselves, posture and deportment.
"Despite the harsh interrogation, her calm bearing never wavered."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English verb 'beran', meaning 'to carry or support', stemming from Proto-Germanic *beran- and Indo-European *bher-. Over centuries, the noun evolved to encompass posture, mechanical components that support moving parts, and directional orientation in navigation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bearing" is said worldwide
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port
Transliteration: por
"Son port altier commandait le respect."
Haltung
Transliteration: haltong
"Sie bewahrte eine würdevolle Haltung."
portamento
Transliteration: portamento
"Il suo portamento era fiero ed elegante."
porte
Transliteration: porte
"Su noble porte demostraba su educación."
porte
Transliteration: porte
"O porte altivo dele chamava a atenção."
चाल-ढाल
Transliteration: chaal-dhaal
"उसकी चाल-ढाल से उसका आत्मविश्वास झलकता था।"
风度
Transliteration: fēngdù
"他在危机中保持了从容的风度。"
태도
Transliteration: taedo
"그녀의 당당한 태도가 인상적이었다."
態度
Transliteration: taido
"彼の気品ある態度は皆を魅了した。"
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