berm
berm Lexical Profile
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• noun
A raised bank, mound, or ridge of earth, soil, or gravel constructed to act as a barrier, retain water, or provide insulation and noise reduction.
"The landscaping crew constructed a grassy berm along the property line to block the noise from the nearby highway."
A flat strip of land, raised bank, or narrow ledge bordering a river, canal, road, or fortification wall.
"Cyclists pulled over onto the gravel berm beside the country road to check their map."
A nearly horizontal terrace of sand or pebbles formed on the backshore of a beach by the deposit of material through wave action.
"High winter tides washed away the sandy berm that had built up along the shoreline during the calmer summer months."
• verb
To build, bank, or surround with a raised mound or ridge of earth (especially for insulation, drainage control, or landscaping).
"The architect designed the eco-friendly home to be bermed into the south-facing hillside to conserve heat in winter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 18th century from French berme, which itself came from Dutch berm ('strip of ground along a dike'), ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root meaning 'border' or 'edge' (related to English brim).