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noun
The planking outside of a vessel, above the sheer strake.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
An instance of a ship being brought to be berthed, to rest at some docking facility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A berth, especially figuratively, a place to sleep.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
present participle and gerund of berth
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From berth + -ing.
Across languages
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