Meaning ofbermin English

Noun

1. a narrow ledge on a slope; natural formation
   The hikers climbed up to the berm on the mountain side.
   Synonyms:

   ledgeshelfoutcropescarpmentbluff
   Antonyms:

   basindepressionhollowvalleylowland
2. a raised bank or path; often near water
   A berm surrounded the lake to prevent erosion.
   Synonyms:

   leveeembankmentdykebankridge
   Antonyms:

   depressionhollowvalleyditchtrench
3. a long earth mound; barrier or insulation
   The farmer built a berm around the field to block the wind.
   Synonyms:

   embankmentdikeleveebankbarrier
   Antonyms:

   ditchdepressionvalleyhollowbasin
4. a beach terrace; formed by waves
   Waves formed a berm on the beach after the storm.
   Synonyms:

   beach ridgecoastal terraceshore platform
   Antonyms:

   basindepressiontrough
5. a ledge between a fort's wall and moat; defensive structure
   The old castle had a berm with a moat that was very deep.
   Synonyms:

   parapetrampartbreastworkbulwark
   Antonyms:

   vulnerabilityweaknessopening
6. a strip of land between street and sidewalk; urban feature
   A berm separated the busy street from the pedestrian walkway.
   Synonyms:

   vergeshoulderboulevardmedianisland
   Antonyms:

   intersectioncrossingroadwaythoroughfarehighway
7. the edge or border of a road; roadside area
   The road crew repaired the berm along the highway to improve safety.
   Synonyms:

   shouldervergemarginedge
   Antonyms:

   centermiddleinterior