LOAD-BEARING Synonyms
3 hypernyms for load-bearing. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for LOAD-BEARING
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| bearing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
adjective • (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain noun • relevant relation or interconnection • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies • dignified manner or conduct • characteristic way of bearing one's body • heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield • a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily | ||||||
| buttressing | verb v | |||||
noun • a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building | ||||||
| holding | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of retaining something • something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone | ||||||
| supportive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • furnishing support or assistance | ||||||
| carrying | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • the act of carrying something verb • move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body • have with oneself; have on one's person • transmit or serve as the medium for transmission • serve as a means for expressing something • bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure,or responsibility of • support or hold in a certain manner • contain or hold; have within • extend to a certain degree • continue or extend • be necessarily associated with or result in or involve • win in an election • include, as on a list • behave in a certain manner • have on hand • include as the content; broadcast or publicize • propel • pass on a communication • have as an inherent or characteristic feature or have as a consequence • be conveyed over a certain distance • keep up with financial support • have or possess something abstract • be equipped with (a mast or sail) • win approval or support for • compensate for a weaker partner or member by one's own performance • take further or advance • have on the surface or on the skin • capture after a fight • transfer (entries) from one account book to another • transfer (a number, cipher, or remainder) to the next column or unit's place before or after, in addition or multiplication • pursue a line of scent or be a bearer • bear (a crop) • propel or give impetus to • drink alcohol without showing ill effects • be able to feed • have a certain range • cover a certain distance or advance beyond • secure the passage or adoption (of bills and motions) • be successful in • sing or play against other voices or parts • be pregnant with | ||||||
| sustaining | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||
| supporting | adjective adj | |||||
noun • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening adjective satellite • furnishing support and encouragement • capable of bearing a structural load | ||||||