American English Dictionary

Definition of “becalm”

becalm (biˈkɑm Pronunciation for bɪˈkɑm Pronunciation for )

Definitions

transitive verb

  1. to make quiet or still; calm
  2. to make (a sailing vessel) motionless from lack of wind (usually in passive voice)

Example Sentences Including 'becalm'

I can't becalm her with the weather brewing up as it is, and I certainly can't capsize the boat with a windblast.
Julian May IRONCROWN MOON: Part Two of the Boreal Moon Tale (2004)

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