(obsolete) A polar bear. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Arctic, bear.

A bear that poses a danger to humans because it has adapted to human activities or habitat.

plural of problem bear

Having a semantic meaning, as opposed to a syntactic function.

plural of bear banger

A firearm cartridge designed to produce a loud bang for defence against bears.

(informal) An affectionate nickname for someone named Jeremy.

Alternative spelling of weight-bear

(medicine) To bear weight; to support or withstand the weight of the body.

(nautical) To steer away from the wind