Definition
Definition of berthed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
dockedmoored or assigned a place for a vessel to lie
- The berthed ferry awaited its evening passengers.
2.
maritimeprovided with sleeping accommodation on a ship
- The berthed cabins accommodated twelve crew members.
Origin of berthed
Old Norse, beorð (ship's side)
Examples of berthed in a sentence
We inspected the berthed sailboat before departure. We booked a berthed compartment for the overnight crossing. Only berthed quarters were available for the new deckhands.
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- French:amarré, aménagé, ...
- German:festgemacht, mit Kojen ausgestattet, ...
- Italian:ormeggiato, con cuccette, ...
- Spanish:atracado, con literas, ...
- Portuguese:atracado, camarotado, ...
- Chinese:停泊的, 设有卧铺的, ...
- Japanese:係留された, 寝泊まりできる, ...
- Arabic:رَاسٍ, مُجَهَّز بِأَسِرَّة, ...
- Hebrew:עָגוּן, מְצוּיָד בִּמְקוֹמוֹת לִינָה, ...
- Russian:пришвартованный, оборудованный спальными местами, ...
- Ukrainian:пришвартований, обладнаний спальними місцями, ...
- Hindi:लंगर डाला हुआ, शयन-व्यवस्थायुक्त, ...
Definition of berth - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sleepingfixed bed in trains or ships
- He slept in the upper berth of the train.
2.
employmentjob or position on a ship
- He secured a berth as a deckhand.
3.
mooringspace for a ship to moor
- The ship found a berth at the busy port.
4.
nautical spacesufficient space for a ship to maneuver or dock
- The captain looked for a safe berth to anchor the ship.
5.
sportsUS position or seed in a tournamentUS
- They earned a top berth in the playoffs.
Verb
1.
nauticalbring a ship into its docking space
- The captain skillfully berthed the ship at the port.
2.
accommodationassign a sleeping place on a vessel
- The crew berthed the passengers in their cabins.
3.
mooringsecure a vessel in a mooring
- They berthed the yacht in the marina.
4.
astronauticsTECH. dock a spaceship using a deviceTECH.
- The astronauts berthed the spacecraft with precision.
Images of berth
fixed bed in trains or ships
Expressions with berth
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stay far away from someone to avoid trouble or problems
I give him a wide berth at work.
keep a safe distance from
Sailors give a wide berth to the rocky shore.
considerable distance from someone or something for safety
She gave the barking dog a wide berth.
small compartment in a truck for the driver to sleep
The driver rested in the sleeper berth during the break.
secure an easy and comfortable position
He managed to find a soft berth in the company.
Origin of berth
Unknown
Examples of berth in a sentence
She booked a lower berth for the journey. She found a berth as a cook on the cruise ship. The captain offered him a berth in the engine room. The marina assigned us a berth near the fuel dock. No berth was available for the ferry overnight. The port offered a wide berth for the incoming vessel.
They found a berth near the dock for the night. The team clinched a berth in the final. She entered the draw hoping for a seeded berth. They berthed the yacht smoothly despite the strong winds. The crew berthed the vessel at dawn. The captain berthed the sailors in the lower deck. They berthed the guests in the luxury suites. The captain berthed the ship at dawn. Fishing boats are berthed along the dock. They successfully berthed the module at the space station. The crew berthed the shuttle without any issues.
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- French:lit, amarrer, ...
- German:Koje, anlegen, ...
- Italian:cuccetta, ormeggiare, ...
- Spanish:litera, atracar, ...
- Portuguese:beliche, atracar, ...
- Chinese:卧铺, 停泊, ...
- Japanese:寝台, 停泊させる, ...
- Arabic:سَرِير, أدخَلَ السَّفينةَ إلى مَرساها, ...
- Hebrew:דַּרְגָּשׁ, לְהַעֲגִין, ...
- Russian:спальное место, причалить, ...
- Ukrainian:койка, причалити, ...
- Hindi:बर्थ, लाना, ...
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