berth
1berth
noun \ˈbərth\Definition of BERTH
1
a : sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship b : an amount of distance maintained for safety <give the fire a wide berth>
2
a : the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf b : a space for an automotive vehicle at rest <a truck-loading berth>
3
: a place to sit or sleep especially on a ship or vehicle : accommodation
Examples of BERTH
- a comfortable cabin with a deep berth
- He has a starting berth on the all-star team.
Origin of BERTH
Middle English birth, probably from beren to bear + -th
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to BERTH
- Synonyms
- appointment, job, billet, capacity, connection, function, place, position, post, situation
Other Automotive Terms
2berth
verbDefinition of BERTH
transitive verb
1
: to bring into a berth
2
: to allot a berth to
intransitive verb
: to come into a berth
Examples of BERTH
- The ship was berthed at this pier.
- The ship berthed at this pier.
First Known Use of BERTH
1667
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