(relevance)
bearing (on) — attinenza (con)ball bearings npl — cuscinetti mpl a sfere
(position)
to take a compass bearing — effettuare un rilevamento con la bussolato take a ship's bearings — fare il punto nave
to get or find one's bearings fig — orientarsi
to lose one's bearings fig — perdere l'orientamento
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
fur-bear|ing — «FUR BAIR ihng», adjective. having fur: »Fur bearing animals start the long process of change to winter pelage when the season is hottest (Sterling B. Hendricks) … Useful english dictionary
Bearing — Bear ing (b[^a]r [i^]ng), n. 1. The manner in which one bears or conducts one s self; mien; behavior; carriage. [1913 Webster] I know him by his bearing. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Patient endurance; suffering without complaint. [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ev|er|bear|ing — «EHV uhr BAIR ihng», adjective. producing flowers without regard to the length of its exposure to light; bearing continuously: »everbearing roses … Useful english dictionary
wa|ter-bear|ing — «WT uhr BAIR ihng, WOT », adjective. 1. (of a stratum) through which water percolates; holding water: »Because of substantial water bearing fissures, considerable difficulties have been experienced since the start of mining operations (London… … Useful english dictionary
bearing — bear|ing [ berıŋ ] noun * 1. ) count TECHNICAL a part of a machine that holds a moving part => BALL BEARING 2. ) singular the particular way in which someone stands, moves, or behaves: her proud bearing 3. ) count an exact position, usually… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
bearing — bear|ing [ˈbeərıŋ US ˈber ] n 1.) have a/some/no etc bearing on sth to have an effect or influence on something, or not have any effect or influence ▪ Exercise has a direct bearing on how healthy you are. 2.) lose your bearings a) to become… … Dictionary of contemporary English
bearing — bear•ing [[t]ˈbɛər ɪŋ[/t]] n. 1) the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures: a person of dignified bearing[/ex] 2) the act, capability, or period of producing or bringing forth 3) something that is… … From formal English to slang
Bearing cloth — Bear ing cloth (b[^a]r [i^]ng kl[o^]th ; 115). A cloth with which a child is covered when carried to be baptized. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bearing rein — Bear ing rein A short rein looped over the check hook or the hames to keep the horse s head up; called in the United States a checkrein. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Bearing ring — Bear ing ring In a balloon, the braced wooden ring attached to the suspension ropes at the bottom, functionally analogous to the keel of a ship. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bearing — bear·ing … English syllables
