n.
Pronunciation: ' b ə rth
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English birth, probably from beren to bear + -th
Date: 15th century
1 a : sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship b : an amount of distance maintained for safety <give the fire a wide berth >
2 a : the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf b : a space for an automotive vehicle at rest <a truck-loading berth >
3 : a place to sit or sleep especially on a ship or vehicle : ACCOMMODATION
4 a : a billet on a ship b : JOB , POSITION , PLACE <a starting berth on the team>