Becalm

: A ship becomes becalmed when the air is still.

The word originates from approximately 1550, combining the prefix be- (meaning "to make") with the Old French calme (tranquility). It is primarily used to describe the state of a vessel when the lack of wind prevents it from moving, but it also serves as a synonym for soothing or quieting. becalm

: To becalm an agitated person is to soothe their distress. : A ship becomes becalmed when the air is still

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