 bear_down_on |
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| 1. | [ verb ] sail towards another vessel, of ships | |
| Synonyms: | bear_down_upon | |
| Related terms: | approach navigation sail | |
| 2. | [ verb ] exert a force with a heavy weight | |
| Synonyms: | bear_down press_down_on weigh_down drag_down | |
| Examples: | "The snow bore down on the roof" |
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| Related terms: | press | |
| Similar spelling: |
bear_down bear_down_upon |
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