The expression "down in the doldrums" originated from maritime terminology. The doldrums refer to a region near the equator with calm winds, causing sailing ships to be stranded. Therefore, being "down in the doldrums" means you are feeling low or stuck in a situation.
the doldrums
The calm region produced by converging trade winds is called the doldrums. This area is known for its light winds and minimal atmospheric pressure, making it difficult for sailors to navigate through.
weak winds because doldrums are calm winds on the earth.
In the days of sail, ships could find themselves becalmed in the doldrums. The doldrums is a low-pressure area around the equator where the prevailing winds are calm.
The area of ocean near the Equator with calm and variable winds is called the doldrums. It is characterized by low pressure and little to no wind, making it challenging for sailors to navigate through.
The doldrums are the dumps, it means feeling sad or blue, or downhearted.
The ship got to the doldrums where there was no wind.
the doldrums
It's not a real place. It just means you are down in the dumps/bored.
Sailors avoid sailing in the doldrums because it's an area near the equator known for unpredictable winds, sudden storms, and periods of calm. This can make navigation difficult and slow down the voyage.
The word "doldrums" is a noun. It refers to a state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits.
break it down and you'll get doll drums. so a hot girl who plays drums
The doldrums are being sad and blue. Feeling depressed and uninspired.
I have been in the doldrums ever since Batool (a girl's name) left me.
Doldrums is the areas where the wind pressure is negligible . It is at 10 degree equator.Earlier the sailors use to feel at doldrums when they reach this area. doldrums has become a word synonymous to the condition where you can do nothing. Like wise sailors were, when no wind was there to steer their ships to the destination
You probably mean "doldrums". The doldrums are low pressure building up area near the equatorial belt where the winds north of the equator/south of equator between the northern and southern trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans/two hemispheres rush in creating equatorial sea storms.The period of low pressure with no wind movement is termed as doldrums extended in the word used figuratively to mean a low mood, or melancholy. As in "He's down in the doldrums" (ie "he is sad and low")
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