bermed

berm

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [burm]
- /bɜrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [burm]
- /bɜrm/

Definitions of bermed word

noun bermed Also, berme. Fortification. a horizontal surface between the exterior slope of a rampart and the moat. 1
noun bermed Also called bench. any level strip of ground at the summit or sides, or along the base, of a slope. 1
noun bermed Also called backshore, beach berm. a nearly flat back portion of a beach, formed of material deposited by the action of the waves. 1
noun bermed Chiefly Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. the bank of a canal or the shoulder of a road. 1
noun bermed Chiefly Alaska. a mound of snow or dirt, as formed when clearing land. 1
noun bermed a bank of earth placed against an exterior wall or walls of a house or other building as protection against extremes of temperature. 1

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Origin of bermed

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < French berme < Dutch berm; akin to brim1

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Parts of speech for Bermed

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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bermed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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