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berth

7 ENTRIES FOUND:

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
4
a : a billet on a ship b : job, position, place <a starting berth on the team>

Examples of BERTH

  1. a comfortable cabin with a deep berth
  2. 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

Other Automotive Terms

articulated, block, choke, clutch, diesel, neutral, transmission

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