bears

/bɛəz/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A portable punching machine.
To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.
To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
To support, sustain, or endure.
To support, keep up, or maintain.
To press or impinge upon.
To produce, yield, give birth to.
(originally nautical) To be, or head, in a specific direction or azimuth (from somewhere).

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