becalm

Meanings

• verb

  to cause (a boat, ship, or other vessel) to become calm or quiet by reducing the wind or other turbulent conditions.

  - "The sailor used all his experience to becalm the storm-tossed ship."
  - "With the calming influence of the becalmed sea around them, the weary travelers were able to rest and regain their strength for the journey ahead."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with becalm
calm , helm , psalm , gallam

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. be calmer () :
   

2. be call () :
   

3. becalm () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of becalm that leads to same result
becalm , becalmed , becalming , becalms

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Etymology

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The word 'becalm' comes from the Old English word 'becymlan', which means 'to make calm or still' or 'to bring to a state of tranquility or peace'. The word 'becalm' is still used today to describe the act of calming or quieting a boat, ship, or other vessel, especially in stormy or turbulent conditions.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'becalm' is derived from the Old English word 'becymlan', which means 'to make calm or still' or 'to bring to a state of tranquility or peace'.

2. Did you know that the act of becalming a boat or ship has been used as a metaphor for achieving inner peace and tranquility in one's mind and soul.?

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How to Memorize "becalm"

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   - To memorize the word 'becalm', try visualizing a calm and peaceful sea, with gentle waves lapping at the shore. Imagine yourself on a boat in the middle of this tranquil sea, feeling the warmth of the sun on your face, and the gentle breeze in your hair. As you take in the beauty and serenity of this peaceful scene, repeat the word 'becalm' to yourself, and try to associate the meaning of the word with the peaceful and tranquil scene that you have visualized in your mind.

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