To cause to rest by soothing influences; to compose; to calm
To become gradually calm; to subside; to cease or abate.
A period of rest or soothing.
A period without waves or wind.
An extended pause between sets of waves.
A period of reduced activity; a respite
To provoke or disturb; to annoy.
To separate the fibres of (a fibrous material).
To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately.
To entice, tempt.
To show as forthcoming, in the manner of a teaser.
To comb (originally with teasels) so that the fibres all lie in one direction.
To manipulate or influence the behavior of, especially by repeated acts of irritation.
To backcomb.
A single act of teasing.
One who teases.
One who deliberately arouses others (usually men) sexually with no intention of satisfying that arousal.