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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

That means weight-bearing exercises and diligent strength training—something many women skip.

From Slate Feb. 27, 2025

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

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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