BEAR

4 letters 6 Scrabble points /bɛə(ɹ)/

Definition of BEAR

noun
  1. A large omnivorous mammal, related to the dog and raccoon, having shaggy hair, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of family Ursidae.

  2. A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

  3. An investor who sells commodities, securities or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

verb
  1. To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

    "to bear a railroad stock"

adjective
  1. (investments) Characterized by declining prices in securities markets or by belief that the prices will fall.

    "The great bear market starting in 1929 scared a whole generation of investors."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters B E A R
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 6 points

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