berth

//bɜːθ//
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Noun

berthSingular
berthsPlural
1

A built-in bed or sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle.

I reserved an upper berth on the overnight train.

2

A place at a wharf or dock where a ship can be moored.

The cargo ship was assigned a berth at the harbor.

3

A position or job, especially on a ship or in a sports team.

He earned a berth on the national soccer team.

Verb

berthInfinitive
berthsPresent tense
berthedPast tense
berthedPast participle
berthingPresent participle
berthsThird-person singular
1

To bring a ship into a berth or mooring place.

The captain berthed the ship at the harbor.

2

To provide with a sleeping place.

The hotel can berth up to 200 guests.

Synonym

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