A bearing is a machine element that constrains relative motion to only the desired motion, and reduces friction between moving parts.

What is the word bearings mean?

1 : the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear entry 2 sense 2f) oneself a man of dignified bearing … a confident and cheerful bearing.— Sheridan LeFanu. 2a : the act, power, or time of bringing forth offspring or fruit a woman past bearing.

What is ment by bearing?

the act, capability, or period of producing or bringing forth: a tree past bearing. ... something that is produced; a crop. the act of enduring or capacity to endure.