Definition of bearings Bearings

/bɛˈɹɪŋz/ - [beringz] - bear•ings

We found 5 definitions of bearings from 4 different sources.

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What does bearings mean?

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  • bearings (Noun)
    Plural of bearing.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • bearings
    The widest part of a vessel below the plank-shear. The line of flotation which is formed by the water upon her sides when she sits upright with her provisions, stores, and ballast, on board in proper trim.
  • bearings
    Used in conversation for "to bring to reason." To bring an unruly subject to his senses, to know he is under control, to reduce to order.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • bearings
    I'll bring him to his bearings; I'll bring him to reason. Sea term.

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bearings in sign language
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