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    berth
    /bəːθ/

    noun

    • 1. a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock: "the vessel had left its berth" Similar docking siteanchoragemooring
    • 2. a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport: "I'll sleep in the upper berth" Similar bunkbedbunk bedcot

    verb

    • 1. moor (a ship) in its allotted place: "they planned to berth HMS Impregnable at Portsmouth"
    • 2. (of a passenger ship) provide a sleeping place for (someone). Similar accommodatesleepprovide beds forput up

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(A–L)Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · berth 1. A location in a port or harbor used specifically for mooring vessels while not at sea. 2. A safe margin of distance to be kept by a vessel from another vessel or from an obstruction, hence the phrase "to give a wide berth". 3. A bed or sleeping accommodation on a boat or ship. 4.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dolphin_(structure)Dolphin (structure) - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · A dolphin is a group of pilings arrayed together to serve variously as a protective hardpoint along a dock, in a waterway, or along a shore; as a means or point of stabilization of a dock, bridge, or similar structure; as a mooring point; and as a base for navigational aids .

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › upper berthUpper berth - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 19, 2024 · noun. the higher of two berths. synonyms: upper. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Upper berth." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/upper berth. Accessed 19 Jul. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. upper berth. the "upper berth" family.

  5. twominenglish.com › berth-vs-birthBerth vs Birth Homophones Spelling & Definition

    Jul 16, 2024 · Today, we’ll look at two such words: berth and birth. These are called homophones. Though they sound alike, they are not interchangeable. Berth usually refers to a place to sleep on a train or ship. It can also mean a parking spot for a boat. On the other hand, birth is all about coming into life.

  6. smartdatamodels.org › index › new-data-model-berth-inNew data model Berth in subject Marine Transport

    Jul 3, 2024 · We define ‘berth’ to each stop of a ship during a PortCall, both for a port-facility (berth) and as an anchorage area. Each berth has a berthing time (estimated, planned, etc.), a lifecycle (estimated, requested, approved, etc.), an main activity during the stop (commercial operations, major repair, etc.) and a number of attributes ...

  7. www.britannica.com › technology › harborHarbors and sea works | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts

    Jul 5, 2024 · harbours and sea works, any part of a body of water and the manmade structures surrounding it that sufficiently shelters a vessel from wind, waves, and currents, enabling safe anchorage or the discharge and loading of cargo and passengers.

  8. www.britannica.com › science › birthBirth | Definition, Stages, Complications, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 5, 2024 · Birth, process of bringing forth a child from the uterus, or womb. The three stages of labor are dilatation, expulsion, and the placental stage. Learn more about these stages, the methods to relieve the pain of labor, and complications that can occur during the process in this article.