berm
Plural
berms
1
a flat strip or ledge of land, located along the side of a road, typically used for drainage or as a barrier
- The cyclists rode along the berm to stay clear of traffic.
- The highway maintenance crew cleared debris from the berm after the storm.
- He parked his car on the grassy berm next to the highway.
- The town planted wildflowers on the berm to beautify the roadside.
- The joggers ran on the berm to avoid the busy road.
Synonyms:
2
a narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope