dead calm
The term "dead calm" is often used in nautical contexts to describe a state of complete stillness on the water, where there is no wind or waves.
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Definition
B2Nautical
(technical)A condition where the sea is perfectly flat with no wind or waves.
Example
- The sailors found themselves stranded in a dead calm, unable to move forward.
B2General
A state of complete stillness or inactivity, often creating an eerie quietness.
Example
- The forest was in a dead calm, with not even a rustle of leaves.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead calm":
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