What does berthing mean?
Berthing means present participle and gerund of berth.
Berthing
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of berth.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of berth
- (obsolete, nautical) The planking outside of a vessel, above the sheer strake.
- (nautical) An instance of a ship being brought to be berthed, to rest at some docking facility.
- A berth, especially figuratively, a place to sleep.
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Synonyms for berthing
Antonyms for berthing
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Word Forms
- berthings
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for berthing?
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What is the opposite of berthing?
Possible antonyms include unberthing.
How do you use berthing in a sentence?
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