Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
becalm
verb
/bɪˈkɑːm/
Definition
To make calm or still, especially in reference to the wind on a sailboat.
Examples
- The sailors were becalmed for days, waiting for the wind to pick up.
- She took a deep breath to becalm her racing thoughts before the presentation.
- When the storm passed, the sea was becalmed, and they could finally dock the boat.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of making a situation peaceful or tranquil, often used in the context of calming the winds or waters.
Synonyms
- calm
- quell
- soothe
- pacify
- tranquilize
