Bearer
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Bearer may refer to:
- Bearer (carrier) or porter, a person who carries objects
- Bearer channelBearer channelA bearer channel is a DS-0 that carries call content i.e. one that does not carry signaling.In the Common Channel Signaling scheme for telecommunications, signaling is sent out-of-band, while all other traffic rides bearer channels...
, a telecommunications term - Bearer instrumentBearer instrumentA bearer instrument is a document that indicates that the owner of the document has title to property, such as shares or bonds. Bearer instruments differ from normal registered instruments, in that no records are kept of who owns the underlying property, or of the transactions involving transfer of...
, a type of document - Beam (structure)Beam (structure)A beam is a horizontal structural element that is capable of withstanding load primarily by resisting bending. The bending force induced into the material of the beam as a result of the external loads, own weight, span and external reactions to these loads is called a bending moment.- Overview...
or bearer, a structural element