sick berth

/sɪk bərθ/
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Definitions of sick berth
  1. noun
    (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)
    synonyms: sickbay
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    type of:
    room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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