Doldrums

['dɒldrəmz] or ['doldrəmz]

Definition

(noun.) a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific.

Editor: Lou--From WordNet

Definition

(n. pl.) A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms, squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent all progress for weeks; -- so called by sailors.

Checker: Tina

Definition

n.pl. (naut.) those parts of the ocean about the equator where calms and baffling winds prevail: low spirits.

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