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Berm — A berm is a level space, shelf, or raised barrier separating two areas. Berm is a loanword from Dutch.cite book | year=1989 | title=Oxford English Dictionary | publisher=Oxford University Press | location=Oxford, England] HistoryIn mediaeval… … Wikipedia
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Noise barrier — The sound tube in Melbourne, Australia, designed to reduce roadway noise without detracting from the area s aesthetics. A noise barrier (also called a soundwall, sound berm, sound barrier, or acoustical barrier) is an exterior structure designed… … Wikipedia
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