Load-bearing

Quick meaning: Load-bearing is an adjective meaning (figurative) Of a physical, digital, procedural etc. component, necessary to the integrity of the system of which it forms a part.

Meaning

(figurative) Of a physical, digital, procedural etc. component, necessary to the integrity of the system of which it forms a part.

More Meanings

1. The carrying of loads.
2. (chiefly construction and civil engineering) Able to support a load.

Example Sentences

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The reactor units each called for a circular pit over 300ft. in diameter, excavated to a depth of 20ft. to reach a suitable load-bearing stratum.

It was in baptism (and in consequence in penance) that the theologically most load-bearing aspects of the liturgical life of the Church were concentrated.

The porters, who stand in knots with cords upon their shoulders, bear huge loads; a characteristic of the place is this load-bearing and the size of the burdens.

Synonyms for load-bearing

Depending on context, synonyms include supporting.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bearing, supporting, buoyant, fraught, bearer, surrogate.

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