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becalm

Becalm (verb) means to make calm or still; make quiet; calm.

verb
1
To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.
2
To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).
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What is the meaning of becalm?

"becalm" (verb) means to make calm or still; make quiet; calm.

What are the different meanings of becalm?

"becalm" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make calm or still; make quiet; calm; 2. To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).

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