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Berm vs Bere - What's the difference?

berm | bere |

As nouns the difference between berm and bere

is that berm is a narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope while bere is (chiefly|scotland) barley, especially (six-rowed barley).

As a verb berm

is to provide something with a berm.

berm

English

(wikipedia berm)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope
  • A raised bank or path, especially the bank of a canal opposite the towpath
  • A terrace formed by wave action along a beach
  • A mound or bank of earth, used especially as a barrier or to provide insulation
  • A ledge between the parapet and the moat in a fortification
  • A strip of land between a street and sidewalk (regional)
  • Synonyms

    * (strip of land between street and sidewalk) see list at (m)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To provide something with a berm
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    bere

    English

    Alternative forms

    * bear

    Noun

    (-)
  • (chiefly, Scotland) Barley, especially (six-rowed barley).
  • Anagrams

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