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weight-bearing

American  
[wayt-bair-ing] / ˈweɪtˌbɛər ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the action or state of carrying or supporting the weight of a body or structure.


adjective

  1. carrying or supporting the weight of a body or structure.

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“For the average person, it’s just lifestyle modifications. Some weight-bearing exercises, some strength training.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

To bolster weight-bearing capacity, many researchers have attempted to thicken their paper-thin designs in varying spots.

From Science Daily Mar. 18, 2024

The forward skirt is particularly important as it will be the primary weight-bearing connection between the solid rocket boosters and the external tank.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2023

For a long time, I counted yoga as strength training, because it is weight-bearing exercise.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2023

However, much depends upon the manner in which the foot in motion strikes the weight-bearing member as to the corrective measures that are indicated.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

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