windbound

American  

[wind-bound] / ˈwɪndˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. (of a sailing ship, sailboat, or the like) kept from sailing by a wind from the wrong direction or one of too high velocity.

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windbound British  

/ ˈwɪndˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. (of a sailing vessel) prevented from sailing by an unfavourable wind

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Etymology

Origin of windbound

First recorded in 1580–90; wind ¹ + -bound ¹

Example Sentences

Constipated; costive. µ Used also in composition; as, icebound, windbound, hidebound, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

Though frequented as a seaside resort, the town derives its importance mainly from its vicinity to the Downs, a fine anchorage, between the shore and the Goodwin Sands, about 8 m. long and 6 m. wide, in which large fleets of windbound vessels may lie in safety.

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The boats which were windbound eight days arrived this morning all safe and well.

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That sea is ever bright and blue, the sky Serene and blue, and ever white ships lie High on the horizon steadfast in full sail, Or nearer in the roads pass within hail, Of naked brigs and barques that windbound ride At their taut cables heading to the tide.

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The two Continental frigates lie windbound, with three brigs of twenty guns and some others, which are all going out in company.

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