bear

1. bear (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet.

2. bear (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet.: The meat of this animal.

Example: We had barbecued bear for dinner.

3. bear (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

Example: One evening about this time, when his Lordship did me the honour to sup at my lodgings with Dr. Robertson and several other men of literary distinction, he regretted that Johnson had not been educated with more refinement, and lived more in polished society. 'No, no, my Lord, (said Signor Baretti,) do with him what you would, he would always have been a bear.'

4. bear (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

Example: to bear a railroad stock

5. bear (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

Example: The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors.