'Berme' definitions:
Definition of 'Berme'
From: GCIDE
- Berm \Berm\ Berme \Berme\, n. [F. berme, of German origin; cf. G. brame, br[aum]me, border, akin to E. brim.]
- 1. (Fort.) A narrow shelf or path between the bottom of a parapet and the ditch. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Engineering) A ledge at the bottom of a bank or cutting, to catch earth that may roll down the slope, or to strengthen the bank. [1913 Webster]