berth
noun
a shelflike sleeping space, as on a ship, airplane, or railroad car.
berthing
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present participleof berth.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The port closed terminal five on Friday after severe weather conditions caused a "berthing incident".
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025
One of Britain's busiest ports has closed one of its terminals following a "berthing incident" caused by severe weather conditions.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
While electrification at the berthing docks is already underway in Seattle, grant programs in the legislation will support further electrification and the transition from diesel-powered machinery, not just in Washington but around the country.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 14, 2023
Turkey's Ceyhan port was ready to resume Iraqi crude oil loadings from storage on Tuesday, but bad weather was preventing vessels from berthing, a trade source with direct knowledge said.
From Reuters ● Feb. 7, 2023
It was moored just at the entrance to the dock or mole, and was in charge of an official who regulated the berthing of vessels.
From Looking Seaward Again by Walter Runciman
