BEAR
/bɛə(ɹ)/
6
Scrabble
7
WWF
B(3) E(1) A(1) R(1)
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Definition
/bɛə(ɹ)/
noun
- A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.
- A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
- An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
- A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
- A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
verb
- To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.“to bear a railroad stock”
adjective
- (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.“The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.”
Source: Wiktionary
