windbound

English

/ˈwɪndbaʊnd/

adj
Definitions
  • (nautical) Unable to sail because of high winds, or of onshore winds.

Etymology

Compound from English wind (curve, coil, bend) + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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