weather-bound
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of weather-bound
First recorded in 1580–90
Example Sentences
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They stayed there weather-bound for three nights, most hospitably entertained.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019
But for a few days, contrary winds held him weather-bound.
From Silent Struggles by Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia)
Still lay weather-bound last night, and to-day it has been windier than ever.
From Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 by Nansen, Fridtjof
He had been compelled to return, and there he had to remain weather-bound.
From A History of the Four Georges, Volume II by McCarthy, Justin
For two days the fleet lay weather-bound in the bay.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
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