nounπShareA fixed bunk for sleeping (in caravans, trains, etc).""The overnight train had small compartments, each with two comfortable berths for sleeping." "vehiclenauticalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRoom for maneuvering or safety. (Often used in the phrase a wide berth.)"Because the construction crew was using heavy machinery, the pedestrians gave them a wide berth. "nauticalspacesailingpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA space for a ship to moor or a vehicle to park.""The harbor master assigned the fishing boat two berths along the pier." "nauticalvehicleplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA room in which a number of the officers or ship's company mess and reside."After a long day at sea, the sailors returned to their berths for a well-deserved rest and a shared meal. "nauticalmilitaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA job or position, especially on a ship."After years of hard work and training, she finally secured one of the highly sought-after officer berths on the new cruise ship. "nauticaljobpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosition or seed in a tournament bracket.""Winning their regional competitions guaranteed the teams automatic berths in the national championship tournament." "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePosition on the field of play"The team's best players were given the best berths on the soccer field. "sportpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring (a ship or vehicle) into its berth"The captain expertly berths the ferry at the crowded dock. "nauticalvehiclesailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
