(astronomy) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a large bear. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

(zoology) A member of the animal phylum Tardigrada.

(nautical, navigation) Directional bearing relative to the nearest magnetic pole, as shown by a compass.

plural of water bear

plural of bug-bear

(Native American, folklore) An evil sorcerer, specifically one who walks by night in the form of a bear.

(finance) A stock market where a majority of investors are selling ("bears"), causing overall stock prices to drop. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bear, market.

A large, sweet pastry filled with raisins and spices.

plural of grizzly bear

(finance) One of a variety of strategies involving two or more options (or options combined with a position in the underlying stock) that can potentially profit from a fall in the price of the underlying stock.