noun Download 🔗Share A narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope Examples : "The mountain bikers expertly navigated the turns, using the berms to maintain their speed and balance on the downhill trail. " geology environment geography structure place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A raised bank or path, especially the bank of a canal opposite the towpath Examples : "The kids loved to run and play on the grassy berms alongside the canal. " geography environment geology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A terrace formed by wave action along a beach Examples : "After the storm, several new berms had formed along the beach, creating little steps down to the water. " geology geography ocean environment nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A mound or bank of earth, used especially as a barrier or to provide insulation Examples : "The school built earthen berms around the playground to reduce noise from the busy street. " environment geology building agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ledge between the parapet and the moat in a fortification Examples : "The soldiers patrolled the berms, using the ledges to keep watch between the high walls and the water-filled moat. " architecture military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (Indiana) A strip of land between a street and sidewalk Examples : "Children often play on the berms between the street and the sidewalk on our block. " area property geography Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To provide something with a berm Examples : "The construction crew will berm the edges of the garden beds to prevent soil erosion during heavy rains. " environment geology architecture agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
