Becalm: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒŠ
Add to dictionary

becalm

 

[ bษชหˆkษ‘หlm ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

nautical term

To becalm a ship means to render it motionless or unable to sail, typically due to a lack of wind. This often occurs when a vessel is caught in an area known as a calm or when the wind dies down unexpectedly. In a broader sense, to becalm can also refer to soothing or pacifying someone or something. It is an action taken to restore peace and tranquility amidst chaos or turmoil.

Synonyms

calm, pacify, quiet, soothe

Examples of usage

  • The crew was forced to becalm the ship in the still waters.
  • To becalm the arguing children, she read them a story.
  • We must becalm the situation before any decisions are made.

Translations

Translations of the word "becalm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acalmar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเค‚เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beruhigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menenangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะฟะพะบะพั—ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uspokoiฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฝใก็€ใ‹ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calmer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calmar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sakinleลŸtirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •์‹œํ‚ค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‡ุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uklidnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upokojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณ้™ไธ‹ๆฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomiriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะฝะดั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sakinlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calmar

Etymology

The term 'becalm' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the prefix 'be-', which indicates a state or condition, combined with the word 'calm'. The use of 'calm' has Old English roots, stemming from the word 'ceald', which means 'to become quiet or still'. Given its nautical context, 'becalm' historically referred to the condition of a ship that was unable to move due to the absence of wind, a significant concern for sailors navigating the seas. As navigation methods evolved, the term also began to be used in a broader psychological or emotional context, signifying the act of calming or soothing individuals in distressing situations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,585, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.