Definition of Bear
Bear
bear
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
something that is difficult to deal with;
e.g. That dusty attic is a bear to clean.
(noun)
any of a family (Ursidae of the order Carnivora) of large omnivorous mammals of America and Eurasia, related to the dog and raccoon, that have long shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet and feed largely on fruit, plant matter, and insects as well as on flesh;
e.g. If you encounter a black bear in the woods it is recommended you play dead instead of running so it doesn't attack you.
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take it on the chin
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