plural of bearing

(finance, investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.

(finance, transitive) To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

Alternative spelling of bere (“barley”).

(obsolete) A pillowcase; a fabric case or covering as for a pillow.

(transitive, of weapons, flags or symbols of rank, office, etc.) To carry upon one's person, especially visibly; to be equipped with. / (transitive, of garments, pieces of jewellery, etc.) To wear.

(nautical) To approach nearer to (a ship).

(idiomatic) To be patient with.

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