to moderate
A nautical term meaning for the wind to slacken, which brings a clear improvement in sea state. When the wind does the opposite and increases in intensity, the expression "to freshen" is used, also commonly used in the maritime sphere.
A nautical term meaning for the wind to slacken, which brings a clear improvement in sea state. When the wind does the opposite and increases in intensity, the expression "to freshen" is used, also commonly used in the maritime sphere.