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berm: see beach beach, a gently sloping zone where deposits of unconsolidated sediments are subject to wave action at the shore of an ocean or lake. Most of the sediment making up a beach is supplied by rivers or by the erosion of highlands adjacent to the coast. ..... Click the link for more information. . berm [bərm] (civil engineering) A horizontal ledge cut between the foot and top of an embankment to stabilize the slope by intercepting sliding earth. (geology) A narrow terrace which originates from the interruption of an erosion cycle with rejuvenation of a stream in the mature stage of its development and renewed dissection. A horizontal portion of a beach or backshore formed by deposit of material as a result of wave action. Also known as backshore terrace; coastal berm. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2) Due to the ground threat, wide dispersion of the batteries was traded for berming and hardening. The board ordered some site plan revisions such as adding more buffering, berming and building setbacks to screen out the development from adjoining properties. So when they were done digging a hole, untangling roots, mixing compost, planting a sapling, covering, berming and mulching, 12-year-old Arlene Ramos of North Hills and 13-year-old Ivette Herrera of Canoga Park had one remaining task. |
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