berm
/bɜrm/
noun
- A narrow ledge or path, especially along a road, canal, or beach.
- Children played on the sandy berm above the beach.
- We walked along the grassy berm beside the highway.
- The canal has a dirt berm on each side for maintenance vehicles.
- A mound or wall of earth, sand, or gravel used as a barrier or for defense.
- The construction crew created a berm around the site to reduce noise.
- A berm of sand was piled up to block the floodwaters.
- The army built a high berm to protect the camp from enemy fire.
- In cycling or skateboarding, a banked curve on a track or trail.
- He leaned into the berm on the mountain bike trail to make the turn.
- The BMX track has a steep berm that riders use to gain speed.
- Skateboarders love the high berms at the skate park.
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