berms

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Noun

berms noun

A narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope
A raised bank or path, especially the bank of a canal opposite the towpath
A terrace formed by wave action along a beach
A mound or bank of earth, used especially as a barrier or to provide insulation

Verb

berms verb

To provide something with a berm

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Synonyms

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Rhymes

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