bearing bearing /ˈbɛrɪŋ/

adjective

1. (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain  ( bearing )
   (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain
   

noun

1. () Dignified manner or conduct  ( bearing , comportment , mien , presence )
   dignified manner or conduct
   
2. () The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies  ( aim , heading , bearing )
   the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
   
3. () Relevant relation or interconnection  ( bearing )
   relevant relation or interconnection
    Those issues have no bearing on our situation
   those issues have no bearing on our situation
   
4. A rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily  ( bearing )
   a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
    A good quality bearing ensures smooth motion between moving parts.
   A good quality bearing ensures smooth motion between moving parts.
   
   
5. Heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield  ( armorial bearing , bearing , charge , heraldic bearing )
   heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
   
   
6. Characteristic way of bearing one's body  ( bearing , carriage , posture )
   characteristic way of bearing one's body
    Stood with good posture
   stood with good posture
   

 horsehair horsehair /ˈhɔrshɛr/

noun

1. A fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery  ( horsehair )
   a fabric made from fibers taken from the mane or tail of horses; used for upholstery
    The antique chair was upholstered with genuine horsehair.
   The antique chair was upholstered with genuine horsehair.
   
   
2. Hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse  ( horsehair )
   hair taken from the mane or tail of a horse
    The violin bow was traditionally strung with horsehair.
   The violin bow was traditionally strung with horsehair.
   
   

 setting setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

noun

1. () The context and environment in which something is set  ( scene , setting )
   the context and environment in which something is set
    The perfect setting for a ghost story
   the perfect setting for a ghost story
   
2. () The state of the environment in which a situation exists  ( scope , background , setting )
   the state of the environment in which a situation exists
    You can't do that in a university setting
   you can't do that in a university setting
   
3. () Arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted  ( mise en scene , stage setting , mise en scène , setting )
   arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted
   
4. A mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place  ( mount , setting )
   a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place
    The diamond was in a plain gold mount
   the diamond was in a plain gold mount
   
   
5. A table service for one person  ( place setting , setting )
   a table service for one person
    A place setting of sterling flatware
   a place setting of sterling flatware
   
   
6. The physical position of something  ( setting )
   the physical position of something
    He changed the setting on the thermostat
   he changed the setting on the thermostat
   
7. The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event  ( setting , context , circumstance )
   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
    The historical context
   the historical context
   

 orderly sergeant orderly sergeant /ˈɔrdərli ˈsɑːrjənt/

noun

1. () The first sergeant of a company; duties formerly included the conveyance of orders  ( orderly sergeant )
   the first sergeant of a company; duties formerly included the conveyance of orders
    The orderly sergeant conveyed the captain's orders to the troops.
   The orderly sergeant conveyed the captain's orders to the troops.