Lull
WordNet
noun
(1) A period of calm weather
"There was a lull in the storm"
(2) A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished
"There was never a letup in the noise"
verb
(3) Become quiet or less intensive
"The fighting lulled for a moment"
(4) Calm by deception
"Don't let yourself be lulled into a false state of security"
(5) Make calm or still
"Quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
Middle English lullen. Probably expressive origin from la-la-la sounds made in calming a child
Noun
- A period of rest or soothing
- An extended pause between sets of waves.
- 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 — 808surfer.com forum http://www.808surfer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5611&sid=89085fc4ffa26528388fbcce5f7faf50
Verb
- To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm; to soothe; to quiet.