have (something) on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection

he was wearing a dark suit

the firefighters were wearing breathing apparatus

damage, erode, or destroy by friction or use

the track has been worn down in part to bare rock

shells worn smooth by the sea

pass (a period of time) in some activity

spinning long stories, wearing half the day

tolerate; accept

the environmental health people wouldn't wear it

clothing suitable for a particular purpose or of a particular type

evening wear

damage or deterioration sustained from continuous use

you need to make a deduction for wear and tear on all your belongings

bring (a ship) about by turning its head away from the wind

Shannon gives the order to wear ship