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windbound

/wɪndbaʊnd/ adjective · British & US
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What does windbound mean?

adjective

Unable to move because of strong winds; unable to sail or navigate because of bad weather.

Example

"The ship was windbound in the harbor, waiting for the storm to pass."

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