berme

Berm Berme, n. Etym: [F. berme, of German origin; cf. G. brame, bräme, border, akin to E. brim.] 1. (Fort.) Defn: A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch. 2. (Engineering) Defn: A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank.

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