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LOAD-BEARING

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Dictionary entry overview: What does load-bearing mean?

• LOAD-BEARING (adjective)
The adjective LOAD-BEARING has 1 sense:

1. capable of bearing a structural load

Familiarity information: LOAD-BEARING used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• LOAD-BEARING (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Capable of bearing a structural load

Synonyms:

load-bearing; supporting

Context example:

a supporting wall

Similar:

bearing ((of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain)

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