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Meaning
Noun
●
Usually
preceded
by the: a state of
apathy
or
lack
of interest
; a
situation
where one
feels
boredom
,
ennui
, or
tedium
; a state of
listlessness
or malaise.
●
In Nautical:
Usually
preceded
by the: the state of a
sailing ship
when it is
impeded
by
calms
or
light
,
baffling winds
, and is unable to make progress.
●
In Nautical & Oceanography:
Usually
preceded
by the: a part of the
ocean
near
the
equator
where
calms
,
squalls
, and
light
,
baffling winds
are common.
●
plural of
doldrum
(“slothful or
stupid
person”)
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