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1. (n.pl.) doldrums
a state of inactivity or stagnation.
2. doldrums
a dull, depressed mood; low spirits.
3. doldrums
the doldrums,
4. doldrums
a belt of calms and light baffling winds N of the equator between the N and S trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
5. doldrums
the weather prevailing in this area.
Etymology: (1795–1805; obs. dold stupid)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) stagnation, stagnancy, doldrums
a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)
"economic growth of less than 1% per year is considered to be economic stagnation"
2. (noun) doldrums
a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. doldrums
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
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. doldrums
a zone of the tropics where calms, squalls, and baffling winds prevail.
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