Meaning & use
Bermed
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Having earth banked up against a wall or structure, or formed into a raised bank or ridge.
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The bermed house stayed cooler in summer thanks to the earth piled against its north wall.
Workers bermed the edge of the parking lot to control stormwater runoff.
A note on using this word
"Berm" comes from French "berme," originally referring to a narrow ledge along a fortification or canal.
Words with a similar meaning
bankedembanked
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Formed a berm around or against something.
They bermed the trail to help mountain bikers take the turn at speed.
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