berth (noun)
21sleeping berth — noun • • • Main Entry: ↑sleep …
22wide berth — noun a) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability. Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth. b) A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or… …
23sick berth — noun (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship) • Syn: ↑sickbay • Topics: ↑ship • Hypernyms: ↑room * * * noun see …
24lower berth — noun the lower of two berths • Syn: ↑lower • Derivationally related forms: ↑lower (for: ↑lower) • Hypernyms: ↑berth, ↑bunk, ↑ …
25upper berth — noun the higher of two berths • Syn: ↑upper • Hypernyms: ↑berth, ↑bunk, ↑built in bed …
26foul berth — noun : a berth in which an anchored ship cannot swing without fouling another ship or in which it becomes grounded at low tide …
27pipe berth — noun or pipe cot : a berth of canvas in a pipe frame that can swing up or down when not in use …
28starting berth — noun An appearance in a match from the kick off …
29sleeper berth — noun a) A seat, on an aircraft etc, that can be reclined to form a bed b) A small compartment on a long distance truck in which the driver can sleep when taking a break …
30building berth — noun see building slip …
