Wide-berth Definition

noun

(nautical) Adequate distance from sea vessels or other objects to ensure safety and maneuverability.

Steer to port and give the rocks a wide berth.
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(idiomatic, by extension) 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.
He's so obnoxious that everyone gives him a wide berth.
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Other Word Forms of Wide-berth

Noun

Singular:
wide-berth
Plural:
wide berths

Wide-berth Sentence Examples

  • Dean gave the tableau a wide berth as he continued back to Bird Song, whistling the entire trip.

  • The local vehicles that passed him invariable gave him a wave and a wide berth.

  • Bears are actually wary of people, and usually give them a wide berth.

  • Pierre stayed on her heels, guaranteeing her a wide berth.

  • Most of Sarah's boyfriends gave him a wide berth and avoided contact at all cost.

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