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- beardmore glacier/ˌbɪəd.mɔː ˈɡlæs.i.ə/A major glacier in Antarctica, one of the world's largest.nounRare
- beardsley/ˈbɪədz.li/A proper noun referring to the surname of Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898), an influential English illustrator and author associated with the Aesthetic movement and Art Nouveau.nounVery Low
- beardtongue/ˈbɪəd.tʌŋ/A common name for plants of the genus Penstemon, a type of flowering herbaceous perennial.nounLow to Very Low
- beardy/ˈbɪədi/Having a beard; characterized by a beard.adjectivenounC1
- bearer/ˈbeərə(r)/A person or thing that carries, holds, or brings something.nounB2
- bearer bond/ˈbeərə bɒnd/A fixed-income security that is owned by whoever physically holds the paper certificate. It does not have a registered owner, so interest payments are made to whoever presents the coupons attached to the bond.nounC2 (Very specialized finance/professional term)
- bearing/ˈbeərɪŋ/The way in which someone conducts or carries themselves; one's posture or outward manner. Also, a structural component that supports rotation or sliding movement, reducing friction.nounB2
- bearing pedestal/ˈbeər.ɪŋ ˈpɛd.ɪ.stəl/A mechanical support structure designed to securely house and align a bearing, which allows for the rotation of a shaft while supporting its load.nounC2/Very Low Frequency
- bearing pile/ˈbɛərɪŋ paɪl/A deep foundation structural element driven into the ground to transfer building loads to a strong, stable soil or rock layer.nounLow
- bearing plate/ˈbeə.rɪŋ pleɪt/A flat structural component designed to distribute a load or force, often positioned between a structural member (like a beam or column) and its support to prevent crushing or deformation.nounC1
- bearing rail/ˈbeə.rɪŋ reɪl/a structural rail or beam designed to support weight or carry loads, typically part of a framework or track system.nounC1+ / Specialized Technical
- bearing rein/ˈbɛərɪŋ ˌreɪn/A short, fixed rein (often part of a harness) that holds a horse's head in a high, upright position.nounC2 (Very Rare/Highly Specialized)
- bearing sword/ˈbeərɪŋ ˌsɔːd/A sword worn as part of formal or ceremonial attire, typically at one's side; a sword carried as a symbol of office, honour, or authority.nounC2
- bearing wall/ˈbeə.rɪŋ wɔːl/A wall that supports the weight of the structure above it, such as floors and roof, in addition to its own weight.nounLow (Technical)
- bearn/bɛən/ or /bɛːn/A now-archaic or obsolete term for a child; a bairn.nounHistorical/Obsolute Zero
- bearnaise/beə.ˈneɪz/A classic French sauce made with egg yolks, butter, white wine vinegar, shallots, tarragon, and chervil, typically served warm with grilled meat or fish.nounLow
- bearpaw/ˈbeə.pɔː/The paw of a bear.nounC2
- bearskin/ˈbeə.skɪn/The skin of a bear, typically with the fur still attached; also, a tall, furry hat traditionally worn by certain ceremonial military units (such as the British Foot Guards).nounC1 (Low frequency, specialized)
- bearwood/ˈbɛəwʊd/The wood of a specific tree, the American hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana), or sometimes other trees with very hard, tough wood.nounLow/Rare
- beas/biːst/A large, dangerous, or wild animal, especially a four-legged mammal.nounB1
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