CEFR B2

berthless

adjective

Meaning

Lacking a place to dock or moor; without a designated space for a ship or boat.

Examples

The small fishing village had no berthless boats; every vessel had its assigned spot.
After the storm, many boats were left berthless and scattered along the coast.

Synonyms: unmoored, adrift, ancholess

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berthless (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈbɜːθ.lɪs

Definition

Lacking a place to dock or moor; without a designated space for a ship or boat.

Examples

The small fishing village had no berthless boats; every vessel had its assigned spot.
After the storm, many boats were left berthless and scattered along the coast.

How to Use berthless

berthless vessel (collocation): A ship or boat that has no place to dock. — "The harbor was so full that the berthless vessel had to wait offshore."
left berthless (collocation): To be in a situation where one has no place to dock. — "Due to the sudden closure of the marina, many boats were left berthless."

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