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Sandbar vs Berm - What's the difference?

sandbar | berm |

As nouns the difference between sandbar and berm

is that sandbar is a ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore while berm is a narrow ledge or shelf, as along the top or bottom of a slope.

As a verb berm is

to provide something with a berm.

sandbar

English

(wikipedia sandbar)

Alternative forms

* sand bar

Noun

(en noun)
  • A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.

    • 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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