becalmed

Get Printable Handwriting
(be-calmed) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to make quiet or still; 2 to deprive a sailing vessel of the wind necessary to move it;
adjective. rendered motionless for lack of wind

Example Sentence

Unfortunately the ship was becalmed because of lack of wind.

Synonyms

steady; calm; quiet; stabilize

Antonyms

upset

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

becalmed
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • bombed
  • calmed
  • palmed

  • becalmed
  • embalmed