becalm

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Synonyms: becall

Antonyms: becall

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To make [[calm]] or [[still]]; make [[quiet]]; calm.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|nautical}} To [[deprive]] (a ship) of [[wind]], so that it cannot move (usually in passive).

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