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wide berths

wide berths is the plural of wide berth.

Meaning of wide berth

Noun

wide berth (plural wide berths)

  1. Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.
    • Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth.
  2. (broadly, idiomatic) A considerable or comfortable distance from a person or object, especially for safety or deliberate avoidance.
    • Our cat always gives the vacuum cleaner a wide berth.

Questions about wide berths

What is wide berths the plural of?
Wide berths is the plural of wide berth.

Words near wide berths in the dictionary

  1. wide
  2. wide area network
  3. wide area networks
  4. wide awake
  5. wide berth
  6. wide berths
  7. wide blue yonder
  8. wide boy
  9. wide boys
  10. wide column store
  11. wide column stores

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