Bearing

What “Bearing” means

Adj

1. That bears (some specified thing).
2. Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.

Noun

1. A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
2. The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
3. One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.
4. Relevance; a relationship or connection.
5. One's posture, demeanor, or manner.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English beringe, berynge, berende, berande, berand, from Old English berende (“bearing; fruitful”) (also as synonym Old English bǣrende), from Proto-Germanic *berandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *beraną (“to bear; carry”), equivalent to bear + -ing.

From Middle English bering, beringe, berynge, equivalent to bear + -ing.

Business name ideas with “Bearing”

Industries where “Bearing” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Surveying Company
• Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing