'load-bearing' definitions:

Definition of 'load-bearing'

From: WordNet
adjective
Capable of bearing a structural load; "a supporting wall" [syn: load-bearing(a), supporting(a)]

Definition of 'load-bearing'

From: GCIDE
  • load-bearing \load-bearing\ adj. (Arch.) Supporting a load[10] from parts of a structure above; as, a load-bearing wall. [prenominal]
  • Syn: supporting(prenominal). [WordNet 1.5]