unberthing

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Definitions of unberthing word

noun unberthing a shelflike sleeping space, as on a ship, airplane, or railroad car. 1
noun unberthing Nautical. the space allotted to a vessel at anchor or at a wharf. the distance maintained between a vessel and the shore, another vessel, or any object. the position or rank of a ship's officer. the cabin of a ship's officer. 1
noun unberthing a job; position. 1
noun unberthing a place, listing, or role: She clinched a berth on our tennis team. 1
verb with object unberthing Nautical. to allot to (a vessel) a certain space at which to anchor or tie up. to bring to or install in a berth, anchorage, or moorage: The captain had to berth the ship without the aid of tugboats. 1
verb with object unberthing to provide with a sleeping space, as on a train. 1

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; probably bear1 + -th1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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