noun
plural berths
[count] a place to sleep on a ship, train, etc.
a place in the water near the shore where a ship stops and stays
chiefly US :a place or position on a team
give (someone or something) a wide berth
to avoid or stay away from (someone or something)
verb
berths; berthed; berthing
to bring (a ship) into a place where it can stop and stay :to bring (a ship) into a berth [+ obj]
US