berme

/bɜrmi/ or /bɛrm/; French: /bɛʁm/

Definitions

1. noun

A bank or slope of earth built up to protect a road or railway from erosion or flooding.

“The road was built with a high berme to keep it safe from the frequent floods in the area.”

Synonyms

  • bank
  • embankment

Antonyms

  • depression