Definition
becalm
verb
- to make calm or still; to deprive of wind (especially a sailing vessel)
Usage: nautical; often used in passive voice
Examples
- The ship was becalmed in the middle of the ocean for three days.
- Without any wind, the sailboat remained becalmed near the shore.
- The crew grew restless as they were becalmed under the hot sun.
- Ancient mariners feared being becalmed in unknown waters.
- The yacht was becalmed just miles from the harbor.
- Pirates often attacked ships that were becalmed and defenseless.