Berth, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Berthed p. pr. & vb. n. Berthing.]
  1. To give an anchorage to, or a place to lie at; to place in a berth; as, she was berthed stem to stern with the Adelaide.
  2. To allot or furnish berths to, on shipboard; as, to berth a ship's company.
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  Berth·ing n. Naut. The planking outside of a vessel, above the sheer strake.
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