ˈkæɹɪdʒ ˈkæɹɪdʒ t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ ˈhɛdɪŋ miːn ˈpɒstʃə ˈpɑːstʃɚ ˈpɹɛzəns (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield dignified manner or conduct characteristic way of bearing one's body stood with good posture the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies relevant relation or interconnection those issues have no bearing on our situation