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"To prevent a sailing vessel from moving by depriving it of the wind; causing a state of calm or stillness in the surrounding air." more

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The forest was becalmed, the only sound being the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze.
The forest has becalmed, creating an eerie silence as the nocturnal creatures prepare for their nightly activities.

Becalm

bih-kahm
verbTo prevent a sailing vessel from moving by depriving it of the wind; causing a state of calm or stillness in the surrounding air.

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Last Updated On: May 24, 2024
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