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berm

1 of 1noun
/bɜrm/
Forms:berms
1

a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier

  • The cyclists rode along the berm to stay clear of traffic.
  • The highway maintenance crew cleared debris from the berm after the storm.
  • He parked his car on the grassy berm next to the highway.
  • The town planted wildflowers on the berm to beautify the roadside.
  • The joggers ran on the berm to avoid the busy road.
Synonyms:
shoulder
2

a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope