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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
Sense 1
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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