bear off

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Synonyms: beat off, tear off, wear off, bears off, head off, bear out, bear on, break off, lead off, far off, clear off

Antonyms: beat off, tear off, wear off, bears off, head off, bear out, bear on, break off, lead off, far off, clear off

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Verb

1. To gain; to carry off, as a prize.
2. To restrain; to keep from approaching.
3. {{lb|en|nautical}} To remove to a distance; to keep clear from rubbing against anything.
4. {{lb|en|backgammon}} To remove one of one's own [[checker]]s from the board.
5. {{lb|en|board games}} To remove a piece from play.

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