berming

/ˈbɜrmɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of building or shaping a berm.
    • Berming is a common technique for controlling water runoff in gardens.
    • The landscaping crew spent the afternoon berming around the new trees.
    • The construction manual includes a section on berming for flood prevention.
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