Definitions for becalm

becalm be·calm

Spelling: [bih-kahm]
IPA: /bɪˈkɑm/

Becalm is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 137 anagrams from letters in becalm (abcelm).

Definitions for becalm

verb (used with object)

  1. to deprive (a sailing vessel) of the wind necessary to move it; subject to a calm:
  2. Archaic. to calm; pacify.

Origin of becalm

First recorded in 1550-60; be- + calm

Examples for becalm

becalm, and henceforth think that the peril is mine, not yours.

One sail is also said to becalm another when the wind is aft.

I am making a sail according to your lordship's plan, to becalm the hull of the ship, but want sailcloth for completing it.

Ships are generally obliged to be towed into the harbor, in consequence of the high points which tower high, and becalm them.

An imprisoned man who asks for an Italian book to becalm his fever may be safely presumed to know that language.

Word Value for becalm
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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