verb
Bering
bih-RIHNG
Bering (verb) means to surround or fasten something with a ring-shaped band, such as a shackle. Example: “The blacksmith finished bering the wheel hub before fitting it to the axle.”
verb
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To surround or fasten something with a ring-shaped band, such as a shackle.
"The blacksmith finished bering the wheel hub before fitting it to the axle."
How to use Bering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA rare verb meaning to encircle something with a ring or band; far more commonly recognized as part of the place name "Bering Strait."
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- berings
- Past tense
- beringed
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The blacksmith finished _____ the wheel hub before fitting it to the axle.
Etymology
The verb is unrelated to the geographic name; the Bering Sea and Strait are instead named after the Danish-born navigator Vitus Bering, who explored the region for the Russian Navy.
Rhymes for Bering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bering” mean?
The word “Bering” means to surround or fasten something with a ring-shaped band, such as a shackle. In plain terms, a rare verb meaning to encircle something with a ring or band; far more commonly recognized as part of the place name "Bering Strait.".
How do you pronounce “Bering”?
“Bering” is pronounced bih-RIHNG (/bɪˈɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bering” in a sentence?
Here is “Bering” used in a sentence: “The blacksmith finished bering the wheel hub before fitting it to the axle.”
What part of speech is “Bering”?
“Bering” is a verb.
Where does the word “Bering” come from?
The word “Bering” comes from Danish. The verb is unrelated to the geographic name; the Bering Sea and Strait are instead named after the Danish-born navigator Vitus Bering, who explored the region for the Russian Navy.
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