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berthing

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Berthing (noun) means the wooden planks on the outside of a ship, above the sheer strake.

noun
1
The wooden planks on the outside of a ship, above the sheer strake.
2
An occasion when a ship is brought in to dock at a facility.
3
A place to sleep, especially on board a ship.
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Etymology

Formed from berth and -ing.

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What is the meaning of berthing?
"berthing" (noun) means the wooden planks on the outside of a ship, above the sheer strake.
What are the different meanings of berthing?
"berthing" has 3 main meanings: 1. The wooden planks on the outside of a ship, above the sheer strake; 2. An occasion when a ship is brought in to dock at a facility; 3. A place to sleep, especially on board a ship.
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