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Webster 1913 Edition


Windbound

Wind′boundˊ

,
Adj.
(Naut.)
prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See
Weatherbound
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Windbound

WINDBOUND

,
Adj.
[wind and bound.] Prevented from sailing by a contrary wind.]

Definition 2024


windbound

windbound

English

Adjective

windbound (comparative more windbound, superlative most windbound)

  1. (nautical) Unable to sail because of high winds, or of onshore winds