berth
Translation
berth, bunk, mooring, position
Examples
I booked a lower berth on the train.
I booked a lower berth on the train.
The ship pulled into its berth.
The ship pulled into its berth.
He secured a berth on the new team.
He secured a berth on the new team.
Grammar Patterns
a berth on ((sth.)) a place to sleep on a vehicle I booked a lower berth on the train.
to secure a berth to get a position on a team or in a competition He secured a berth on the new team.
to give ((sb./sth.)) a wide berth to stay far away from (sb./sth.) You should give that dog a wide berth.
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Etymology
From Middle English, of uncertain origin, but possibly related to 'bear' in the sense of a place that 'bears' or holds a ship.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'birth'. Think of a ship finding its 'birth' place in the harbor, or you getting a 'birth' of a new position on a team.