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bound

verbnounadjective /baʊnd/ 1 syllables 5 letters Scrabble 8 WWF 11
Definitions
verb

form the boundary of; be contiguous to

verb

move forward by leaps and bounds

“The horse bounded across the meadow”

noun

a line determining the limits of an area

noun

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

adjective

bound by an oath

“a bound official”

adjective

confined by bonds

“bound and gagged hostages”

adjective

confined in the bowels

“he is bound in the belly”

adjective

held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

adjective

secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

“bound volumes”

adjective

bound by contract

noun

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

verb

spring back; spring away from an impact

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