English dictionary
doldrums
/'d/oU/ldr/@/mz/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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.
Source: webster1913