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Meaning of Lull | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
lʌl

Definitions

  1. A period of rest or soothing.
  2. A surname.
  3. A period of reduced activity; a respite.
  4. A period without waves or wind.
  5. An extended pause between sets of waves.

Equivalents

Examples

“[…] during the lull, wind shifted to S. E. […]”
“After the lull the wind does not appear to have blown with any great strength […]”
“The air under each cloud has spent time near the surface, has been slowed and backed by friction—it is a lull.”
“It is advisable to leave the surf zone during the lull between sets of larger waves, waiting outside the surf zone for a lull.”
“About 2 hours in, a long lull cleared everyone out, and then it started getting a little more consistent and pushing chest ta neck high.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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