A surname.

A plush toy in the shape of a bear. / A lovable, endearing, large, strong, hairy, or sweet man, particularly one who is gentle in spite of a burly or gruff appearance.

A female bear (as opposed to a he-bear, male bear).

A young bear.

A very large bear, Ursus maritimus, found in the Arctic Circle, white in appearance and very furry.

(colloquial) A koala.

(nautical) To sail close to the wind. / (idiomatic, intransitive) To endure hardship cheerfully. / (idiomatic, transitive) To support; to keep from falling or sinking.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bear, down. / (nautical) To steer away from the wind; to approach from windward. / (transitive) To push (someone) to the ground; to defeat, overcome.

(transitive, idiomatic) To remember; to consider; to note.

Any especially large, tight or enthusiastic hug, usually friendly and especially given by a male.