1. plural of berthing; the action or process of mooring a ship or boat at a berth or dock
Usage: nautical; typically used in maritime and port operations contexts
2. plural of berthing; spaces or positions available for ships to moor at a port or harbor
Usage: nautical; often used in port management and shipping logistics

Examples

• The port authority manages multiple berthings for cargo vessels.
• Berthings at the busy harbor are reserved weeks in advance.
• The captain coordinated the berthings of three ships simultaneously.
• Limited berthings made it difficult for smaller fishing boats to find space.
• Modern berthings are equipped with automated mooring systems.