Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
becalmed
verb
/bɪˈkɑːlmd/
Definition
To be rendered motionless or unable to move due to a lack of wind or other forces.
Examples
- The ship was becalmed for several days, waiting for a breeze to emerge.
- We felt as if we were becalmed in our thoughts, unable to make decisions.
Meaning
The state of being unable to move through the water because of calm conditions, often used in maritime contexts.
Synonyms
- Stagnant
- Motionless
- Still
