Definition

A place where a ship is secured or docked, or a space for sleeping, especially on a ship.

Example

The cruise ship was berthing at the port for the night.

Conversation

Did you see that new marina they built downtown?

Yeah, I heard they have great berthing options for boats.

I think it would be fun to rent a boat and try out their berthing facilities.

Definitely! We should plan a day out on the water soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To bring a ship into a specific place to dock or anchor.

Example

The captain is berthing the ship at the harbor.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you seen how they are berthing the new cruise ship at the dock?

Yeah, it looks really impressive!

I can’t believe how quickly they are berthing it compared to last year.

Root Explanation

Berthing → The word originates from the Old English 'berth', meaning a place to sleep or rest, particularly on a ship. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of doing something. Thus, 'berthing' refers to the process of securing a ship in its designated place.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'berth' as a resting place for a ship, and the '-ing' shows it's the action of securing that place. This helps you remember that 'berthing' is about the process of docking a ship.

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