Word info

bear against

Verb

Meaning

(transitive) To approach someone or something as for an attack
I caught some good shots of a wolf bearing against a caribou.

(transitive, of a surface or item) To be forced to strike upon; to bang against; to wear away at (especially in theology).
The top side of that has been bearing against the wall for years.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Despite some close encounters, the pursuing French army was unable to bring to bear against the English. Source: Internet

When naval gunfire was brought to bear against the strong-points defending the E-3 draw, a decision was made to try to force this exit with tanks. Source: Internet

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