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wear verb

  /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ , /wɛə(ɹ)/ , [wɛɚ] , [wɛɹ]
  • (nautical) To bring (a sailing vessel) onto the other tack by bringing the wind around the stern (as opposed to tacking when the wind is brought around the bow); to come round on another tack by turning away from the wind. Also written "ware". Past: weared, or wore/worn.
tragen, anhaben
  • To eat away at, erode, diminish, or consume gradually; to cause a gradual deterioration in; to produce (some change) through attrition, exposure, or constant use.
abnutzen

wear noun

  /wɛ(ə)ɹ/ , /wɛə(ɹ)/ , [wɛɚ] , [wɛɹ]
  • Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.
Verschleiß, Abnutzung
  • (in combination) Clothing.
Bekleidung, Kleidung, Mode

wearing adjective

  /ˈwɛəɹɪŋ/ , /ˈwɛɹɪŋ/
  • (not comparable) Intended to be worn.
Tragen
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