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Place where a ship can tie up.

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Usage examples (37)
  • The captain carefully eased the huge ocean liner into a narrow berth.
  • The Bearcats earned their title berth with a 50-28 semifinal win against Yough.
  • Hempfield earned its title berth with a 40-31 win against Albert Gallatin (4-3).
  • The Buccaneers earned their title berth with a 50-14 win against Kittanning (10-5).
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  • She gave "birth" (brought a baby into life) in the "berth" (place to sleep).
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