Meaning of BEAR DOWN ON

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  exert a force with a heavy weight; "The snow bore down on the roof" [v]  sail towards another vessel, of ships
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	Synonyms:		bear down, bear down upon, drag down, press down on, weigh down
	See Also:		approach, come near, come on, draw close, draw near, go up, near, press, sail
Thesaurus Terms
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