bear off

verb — 5 senses

bear off

verb
1

To gain; to carry off, as a prize.

2

To restrain; to keep from approaching.

3

Nautical, Transport To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.

  • to bear off a blow; to bear off a boat
4

Backgammon, Games To remove one of one's own checkers from the board.

  • The first player to bear off all checkers is the winner.
5

To remove a piece from play.

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