bearing

This is a well-marked track
that runs on our bearing which has got fresh sign to it.

Could anyone explain to me the meaning of this sentence?

bearing

# relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation"
# the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
# dignified manner or conduct
# carriage: characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture"
# charge: heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield
# a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily
# bearing(a): (of a structural member) withstanding a weight or strain


There are various dictionary definitions of 'bearing'. One use of the word 'bearing' is to describe the direction that a boat takes. On a boat there is a compass. The bearing is the compass reading that will take you to where you want to go.

So, as for this sentence.

The track or path is going in the direction that the traveller wants to go. Furthermore, there is a sign saying that it is the correct track or path.


Using more words to describe what one set of words mean.