the manner in which one carriesstands, moves, or conducts oneself
a fine looking man, with a dignified and military bearing — Edgar Rice Burroughs
(also in pl) a machine part in which another part turns or slides
an emblem or figure on a heraldic shield
the compass direction of a course or of one point with respect to another
a determination of position
(in pl) comprehension of one's position, environment, or situation
lose one's bearings
(usu + on) a relation, connection or relevance to something, significance
has no bearing on the matter
an emblem or figure on a heraldic shield