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  1. 1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a state of inactivity (in business or art etc.) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific Source: wordnet
  4. 4. 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. To be in the doldrums, to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. Source: webster
  5. 5. A part of the ocean near the equator, abounding in calms,squalls, and light, baffling winds, which sometimes prevent allprogress for weeks; -- so called by sailors. To be in the doldrums,to be in a state of listlessness ennui, or tedium. Source: adambom
  6. 6. n. a belt of calms and light winds between the northern and southern trade winds of the Atlantic and Pacific Source: ecdict

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