(mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

(navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.

(in the plural, especially in phrases such as 'get one's bearings') One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.

Relevance; a relationship or connection.

One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

(architecture) That part of any member of a building which rests upon its supports.

(architecture) The portion of a support on which anything rests.

(architecture, proscribed) The unsupported span.

(heraldry) Any single emblem or charge in an escutcheon or coat of arms.

present participle and gerund of bear

(in combination) That bears (some specified thing).

Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.