berths
Meaning of berths
plural noun
- a ship's allotted place at a wharf or dock.
the vessel had left its berth
- a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport.
I'll sleep in the upper berth
a four-berth caravan
- (often in a sporting context) a position in an organization or event.
he looked at home in an unfamiliar right-back berth
- moor (a ship) in its allotted place.
they planned to berth HMS Impregnable at Portsmouth
- (of a passenger ship) provide a sleeping place for (someone).
early 17th century (in the sense ‘adequate sea room’): probably from a nautical use of bear1 + -th2.
Information about berths
- The singular form of berths is: berth.
- Languages in which berths is used:
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Hyphenation of berths
berths
- It consists of 1 syllables and 6 chars.
- berths is a word monosyllabic because it has one syllable
berths synonyms
Meaning an area off the coast which is suitable for a ship to anchor:
Meaning a place where a boat or ship is moored:
Meaning a narrow shelflike bed, typically one of two or more arranged one on top of the other:
Meaning a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress:
Meaning a small bed with high barred sides for a baby or very young child:
Meaning a long upholstered piece of furniture for several people to sit on:
Meaning a bed made of canvas or rope mesh suspended from two supports by cords at both ends:
Meaning a private room or compartment on a ship:
Meaning a separate section or part of a structure or container:
Meaning a place, especially a civilian's house, where soldiers are lodged temporarily:
Meaning a large bag made of a strong material such as hessian, thick paper, or plastic, used for storing and carrying goods:
Meaning a large hole in the ground:
Meaning (in leather-making) the hide of a young or small animal:
Meaning (of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for:
Meaning be in a state of sleep; be asleep:
Meaning provide with shelter or accommodation:
Meaning protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather:
Meaning present (a complaint, appeal, claim, etc.) formally to the proper authorities:
Anagrams of berths
Words that rhyme with berths
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