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bermed

/bɜːˈmɛd/

/bɜrˈmɛd/

bermedadjective

more bermed

Comp.

most bermed

Super.

/bɜːˈmɛd/

/bɜrˈmɛd/

Translations

обвалованный

The bermed house was designed to be energy efficient.

Обвалованный дом был спроектирован для энергоэффективности.

Definitions

Having a raised bank or barrier, typically of earth, built around or along the edge of something.

The bermed garden beds helped to prevent soil erosion during heavy rains.

Constructed with earth piled around or against part of its structure, especially for insulation or protection.

The bermed house was barely visible from the road.

Synonyms

bermedpast participle

/bɜːmd/

/bɝːmd/

Functions as the past participle of the verb "berm" when used attributively.

Definitions

Having been provided with a berm; supplied or surrounded by an earth bank.

The campsite was bermed to keep floodwaters out.

Synonyms

bermnoun

Definitions

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

The hikers rested on the berm overlooking the valley.

A flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal.

The floodwaters were contained by the berm along the riverbank.

A mound or wall of earth or sand used as a barrier or to provide protection.

The construction site was surrounded by a berm to prevent soil erosion.

A strip of grass or vegetation between a road and a sidewalk.

The city planted flowers along the berm to beautify the neighborhood.

A nearly horizontal ridge of sand on a beach, formed by wave action above the usual high-water line.

Children built sandcastles on the berm left by yesterday’s tide.

bermverb

bermed

Past Simple

bermed

Past Simple

bermed

Past Participle

berming

Gerund

/bɜːm/

/bɝm/

Least-common but attested use meaning ‘to build or provide with a berm’.

Definitions

To construct or heap up a berm around or along something for support or protection.

The engineers bermed the road to prevent drifting snow.

Synonyms

heap up

pile up

ridge

bank up

bermadjective

Definitions

Covered or protected by an earth berm; earth-sheltered.

Their new berm house stays cool even in midsummer.