(Australia, obsolete) A koala.

A white, semi-aquatic marine species of bear, Ursus maritimus, that is native and best adapted to the Arctic mix of land, ice and sea.

A confectionery made of gelatin in the miniature shape of a toy bear

(idiomatic) Thoroughly equipped, as for a demanding task or confrontation. / (idiomatic) Mentally prepared for a daunting situation or confrontation.

(colloquial) A hairy caterpillar. / Specifically, the larva of a moth of the family Arctiidae. / (military slang, historical) An explosive shell that gives out dense smoke when it bursts.

(engineering) A bearing assembly which uses spherical bearing balls as the rolling elements.

(transitive) To corroborate, prove, or confirm; to demonstrate; to provide evidence for. / To maintain and support to the end; to defend to the last.

Alternative spelling of swordbearing

present participle of bear fruit

The act or process of bearing or producing fruit.