bear

noun

  1. 1

    A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet. The meat of this animal.

    We had barbecued bear for dinner.

  2. 2

    The meat of this animal.

    We had barbecued bear for dinner.

  3. 3

    A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

  4. 4

    An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

  5. 5

    A state policeman .

  6. 6

    A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.

  7. 7

    A koala (bear).

  8. 8

    A portable punching machine.

  9. 9

    A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.

  10. 10

    The fifteenth Lenormand card.

  11. 11

    Something difficult or tiresome; a burden or chore.

    That window can be a bear to open.

verb

  1. 1

    To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

    to bear a railroad stock

    to bear the market

Synonyms

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