bearing
English → English
(behavior) Bearing: a person's way of standing, moving, or behaving; their manner
The retired general maintained a military bearing, standing perfectly straight with his shoulders back.
(English) The retired general maintained a military bearing, standing perfectly straight with his shoulders back.
Despite the difficult situation, she kept a calm and professional bearing throughout the meeting.
(English) Despite the difficult situation, she kept a calm and professional bearing throughout the meeting.
(navigation) Bearing: the direction of a place or object, usually measured in degrees on a compass
The hiker checked his map and took a compass bearing to ensure he was heading toward the summit.
(English) The hiker checked his map and took a compass bearing to ensure he was heading toward the summit.
After the thick fog rolled in, the sailors lost their bearings and didn't know which way was north.
(English) After the thick fog rolled in, the sailors lost their bearings and didn't know which way was north.
Entry ID: en:en:bearing · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary