rockbound

English

adj
Definitions
  • Surrounded by rocks.
  • (CB radio) Limited in frequency because of a limited supply of crystals.

Etymology

Compound from English rock (rock music, stone, move back and forth, rock and roll) + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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