BEARS

/bɛəz/
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Definition

/bɛəz/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.
  3. An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.
  4. A state policeman (short for smokey bear).
  5. A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.
verb
  1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
    “to bear a railroad stock”
verb
  1. To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
    “Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news.”
  2. To support, sustain, or endure.
  3. To support, keep up, or maintain.
  4. To press or impinge upon.
  5. To produce, yield, give birth to.

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