berth
[ burth ]
/ bɜrθ /
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noun
verb (used with object)
Nautical.
- to allot to (a vessel) a certain space at which to anchor or tie up.
- to bring to or install in a berth, anchorage, or moorage: The captain had to berth the ship without the aid of tugboats.
to provide with a sleeping space, as on a train.
verb (used without object)
Nautical. to come to a dock, anchorage, or moorage.
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Idioms for berth
give a wide berth to, to shun; remain discreetly away from: Since his riding accident, he has given a wide berth to skittish horses.
OTHER WORDS FROM berth
un·berth, verb (used with object)WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH berth
berth , birthWords nearby berth
berry spoon, bersagliere, berseem, berserk, Bert, berth, bertha, berthage, Berthelot, Bertie, Bertiella
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British Dictionary definitions for berth
berth
/ (bɜːθ) /
noun
verb
Word Origin for berth
C17: probably from bear 1 + -th 1
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Idioms and Phrases with berth
berth
see give a wide berth to.
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