The horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise from true north, or some other reference point through 360 degrees. 

sense of direction, calculated in the direction and distance from one object to another object.

A system that measures in reference to the cardinal points of a compass in 90 degree quadrants.

Direction to an object.

"carrying of oneself, deportment," mid-13c., verbal noun from bear (v.). Mechanical sense of "part of a machine that bears the friction" is from 1791.

the angle of direction in relation to a north-south line. • measured in degrees from the north in a clockwise direction.

A plate used to distribute a given load. In roof bolting, the plate used between the bolt head and the roof.

horizontal direction of a point in relation to another point.

relevance or reference.

The horizontal direction from one terrestrial point to another; basically synonymous with azimuth. Bearing, however, may be expressed in several ways: true bearing and magnetic bearing are the angular [..]

bearing(a): (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation" the direction or pa [..]

A support or guide by means of which a moving part such as a shaft or axle is positioned with respect to the other parts of a mechanism.

The compass direction from a position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree (also call an azimuth). In a GPS receiver, bearing usually refers to the direction to a waypoint.

the part of a machine on which another part moves or slides. The same word also means the way you carry yourself

A horizontal angle (azimuth) measured clockwise from North.  For artillery purposes this was Grid North unless stated otherwise, eg either Magnetic or True North, and measured in degrees and minutes ( [..]

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A bearing is the point of contact between a turning part and a non-turning part. A good bearing assembly has little or no play, and as little friction as possible. Major bearings on a bicycle are the [..]

Any device designed to reduce friction, also designed to constrain motion of mechanical devices along one or more axes. Rolling element bearings generally have three components: an inner race, an outer race (or housing) and rolling elements. Plain bearings and bushings generally are one-piece units where the rotating element rides directly against [..]

Any characteristic part of a building (wall, column, etc.) that supports part of the weight of the structure. A wall is often spoken as a "bearing-wall" whenever it supports weight other than itself.

A slot cut into the back of dimension stone to allow entry of a supporting angle or clip.

A three digit angle measured from north in a clockwise direction.

An angle measured from North or South, whichever is nearest, with the added designation of East or West. The angle is always less than 90 degrees (PI/2 radians or 100 grads) and is usually referenced [..]

[surveying] A bearing is a direction expressed as a geographic angle measured from a base line used in surveying and navigation.

Rollers, and balls placed between moving parts to reduce friction and wear. bed - One of the principal parts of a machine tool, having accurately machined ways or bearing surfaces for supporting and a [..]

A bronze, ball or roller type bearing carrying a shaft within a casing

A machine part in or on which a shaft, axle, pin or other part rotates.

A sleeve bearing is a cylinder of alloy metal surrounding the rotating shaft. Contact between the shaft and sleeve is prevented by a lubrication film.

A Rolling element bearing has four parts: an inner race, an outer race, balls or rollers, and a cage to maintain the proper separation of the rolling elements.

(n) relevant relation or interconnection(n) the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies(n) dignified manner or conduct(n) characteristic way of bearing one's body(n)  [..]

measurement of direction; the angle, with respect to magnetic north, to where the target is located

A device that transfers a force to structural supports. In a wind generator, bearings allow the Shaft to rotate freely, and allow the machine to Yaw into and out of the wind.

gestum (gero)

The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat.

A bearing helps things move. Typically, bearings make it easier for parts to slide or rotate, and to do so for a long time without wearing down. (Wikipedia)

The horizontal direction of one terrestrial point from another terrestrial point, expressed as the angular distance from a reference direction, usually measured from 000° at the reference direction cl [..]

The situation of one place from another, with regard to the points of the compass. The situation also of any distant object, estimated from some part of the ship, according to her situation; these lat [..]

The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat. Belay- To temporarily secure a line to a cleat, or as a comman [..]

a part in which a journal, shaft or pivot turns or moves.

The horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise from true north (true bearing) magnetic north (magnetic bearing), or some other reference point, through 360°.

Machined part that allows a hub to spin on a spindle.

A relative degree of surface contact between one die member and another.

Mechanical part fitted on the motor shaft, placed before the blade, ensuring additional protection of the motor shaft against the risk of violent impacts on the blade.

direction or heading, expressed in terms of degrees from north. A heading of 0 is north; 180 is south; 360 is back to north again. Beaver

A rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily.

Direction on a compass; Synonyms: direction; Symbols: B; Typical Units: rad, deg;

Supporting surfaces of Joint Prostheses that are composed of metallic material.

Bearings guide rotating machine parts (axles, shafts) and transmit forces from static components to moving components. Radial bearings transmit forces perpendicular to the axis of Rotation while axial [..]

Basic machine component designed to reduce friction between moving parts and to support a moving load.

The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth. See also absolute bearing and relative bearing.

the compass reading taken of a object in relation to the observer.

The direction of an object (with reference to you, your ship, another object).

The bearing to an object from the boat expressed in degrees; as in: The bearing to the lighthouse is 180° magnetic.

The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat.

The direction of an object (with reference to you, your ship, another object).

A compass direction, in compass points or degrees, from one point to another. Relative bearing is the direction relative to the heading of the boat with the bow 0 degrees and the stern 180 degrees. Tr [..]

    The direction of an object from an observer, measuring in degrees clockwise form a reference point.  True bearing is the angular difference between lines drawn from the observer to true north and [..]

(1) A compass direction, in compass points or degrees, from one point to another. Relative bearing is the direction relative to the heading of the boat with the bow 0 degrees and the stern 180 degrees [..]

A horizontal visual line between two objects

 the direction of an object, expressed in degrees clockwise from zero, either as relative or true bearing. Relative bearings are measured from the bow of the ship; true bearings are measured from true [..]

The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth.

The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat

The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth. See also "absolute bearing" and "relative bearing".

The horizontal direction of a line of sight between two objects on the surface of the earth. See also "absolute bearing" and "relative bearing".

the position of one object relative to True North, Magnetic North, or to another object. See also: Absolute Bearing, Magnetic Bearing, True Bearing, and Relative Bearing

(1) A compass direction, in compass points or degrees, from one point to another. Relative bearing is the direction relative to the heading of the boat with the bow 0 degrees and the stern 180 degrees [..]

The direction of an object expressed either as a true bearing as shown on the chart, or as a bearing relative to the heading of the boat.

The combination of antenna azimuth and elevation required to point (aim) an antenna at a spacecraft. The bearing for geostationary (i.e., GOES) satellites is constant. The bearing for polar-orbiting s [..]

The horizontal direction of a line of Sight between two objects on the surface of the earth.

A bearing is described from north or south, and at what angle to the east or west. 20 degrees East of South (S 20 E) is a bearing. It is equivalent to an azimuth of 160 degrees.

Geographic orientation of a line, given as an angle measurement in degrees clockwise from north.

Originally synonymous with a charge borne on a shield, it now occurs most frequently in `armorial bearings', which is used generally to mean as much of a full achievement as is depicted-although [..]

A direction expressed with respect to true or magnetic north.

the horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise in degrees

1.  The direction of some object from your position, given as a magnetic direction in compass degrees. A pilot may hear an air controller report, "The bogey bears one five zero at three niner mil [..]

Direction on a compass; Synonyms: direction; Symbols: B; Typical Units: rad, deg;

An angle measured clockwise relative to some reference, often the longitudinal axis of the airplane (see numbers) or from North (see omni). Best Angle of Climb Indicated airspeed (abbreviated "V X" in V-speeds) that enables the aircraft to ascend in altitude at the steepest angle (minimum distance), most relevant for clearing obstacles, d [..]

That portion of a beam, truss, or other structural member which rests on the supports.

A support mechanism allowing relative motion between two surfaces loaded against each other. This can be a rotary ball bearing, linear slide bearing, or air bearing (zero friction).

a machine part which positions and supports load and movement through the action of fitted or formed surfaces that move with respect to each other by sliding, rolling, reciprocating, or by combinations of these motions. Selected bearing types are:

Compass direction, usually expressed in degrees, from the ship to a particular destination or objective.

A direction with respect to either a compass point, such as north, or to the craft.

An angular measurement of the direction of an object from a reference direction, such as true north.

A bearing using air as a lubricant.

A bearing with an external spherical seat surface that provides a compensation for shaft or housing deflection or misalignment.

Usually a rolling bearing of short cylindrical form supporting a shaft carrying a radial load.

FRICTION

A bearing metal of non-ferrous material, containing several tin-based alloys, mainly copper, antimony, tin and lead.

A rolling element bearing in which the rolling elements are spherical.

A bearing at the larger (crankshaft) end of a connecting rod in an engine.

A bearing consisting of two layers.

(see bearing, big end)

A plain bearing in which the lining is closely fitted into the housing in the form of a bush, usually surfaced with a bearing alloy.

A flat circular hydrostatic bearing with a central circular recess.

An axial or radial load bearing equipped with fixed pads, the surface of which a are contoured to promote hydrodynamic lubrication.

A bearing designed or mounted to permit axial displacement between shaft and housing.

A type of journal bearing that includes a thin ring between the journal and the bearing. The ring floats and rotates at a fraction of the journal rotational speed.

(see hydrostatic bearing)

A journal bearing that surrounds the journal by a full 360°.

A journal or thrust bearing lubricated with gas.

A bearing extending 180° around a journal.

A machine part in which a rotating shaft revolves or slides.

A type of bearing in which the force that separates the relatively moving surfaces is produced be a magnetic field.

A bearing supporting the main power-transmitting shaft.

(see tilting pad bearing).

A bearing in which the relatively moving parts are separated by long thin rollers that have a length-to-diameter ratio exceeding 5.0.

A bearing that is supported on a column or pedestal rather than on the main body of the machine.

An axial load bearing, radial-load-type bearing which supports the end of a shaft or pivot.

Made from porous material, such as compressed metal powders, the pores acting either as reservoirs for holding or passages for supplied lubricant.

A bearing in which the relatively moving parts are separated by rollers.

A bearing in which the relatively moving parts slide without deliberate lubrication.

ALIGNING

LUBRICATING

A cylindrical plain bearing used to provide radial location for a shat, which moves axially. Sleeve bearings consist of one or more layers of bearing alloys, bonded to a steel backing.

A bearing used or positioning a slide or for axial alignment of a long rotating shaft.

A plane surface bearing that supports the lower end of a vertical shaft.

A bearing in which the load acts in the direction of the axis of rotation.

A pad bearing in which the pads are free to take up a position at an angle to the opposing surface according to the hydrodynamic pressure distribution over its surface.

A bearing used as a pivot to swivel or turn an assembly.

The point of support for a beam, such as on a wall. The concentrated load on the bearing must be distributed into the supporting wall, and reinforced by a padstone if necessary. Bearing length is the length of beam resting on the wall; generally 150mm, but this may be varied by the engineer to suit requirements.

That which bears (whatever this combining form combines with). Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load. ''That's a bearing wall.''

Quadrantal angle East or West of North or South, from 0° to 90°.

Quadrantal angle East or West of North or South, from 0° to 90°.

The precise direction of motion which acts as an alternative to the main compass points.

a specially designed part that supports and allows a rotating shaft to run without damage by reducing friction; 2. the direction of an object with reference to a ship observer or another object