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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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By the time the rescue team arrives, the stranded sailors will have been becalming on the motionless sea.

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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