Akademik

bearing
1. adjective /ˈbɛərɪŋ/
Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load; as, a bearing wall.
2. noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/
a) A mechanical device that supports another part and/or reduces friction.

That has no bearing on this issue.

b) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and that of true north; subject to variation and deviation when taken by a magnetic compass

She walks with a confident, self-assured bearing.


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