windbound Synonyms
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windbound Meaning
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windbound (a.)
prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound.
windbound Sentence Examples
- The ship remained windbound in the harbor, unable to sail due to strong headwinds.
- The sailors grew restless as their windbound vessel sat anchored, waiting for a change in the weather.
- Coastal towns often experience periods of being windbound, where boats are unable to venture out to sea.
- The windbound fisherman watched helplessly as his nets lay empty, unable to cast them due to the gale.
- The islanders were accustomed to being windbound during the winter months, when storms would often batter their shores.
- The yacht race was postponed due to the windbound conditions, disappointing eager sailors.
- The cargo ship was stranded windbound for days, delaying the delivery of vital supplies.
- The lone sailboat struggled to make headway against the windbound currents.
- The explorers found themselves windbound in an uncharted bay, their progress halted by unfavorable winds.
- The windbound hikers had to shelter in their tent, waiting for the storm to pass before resuming their journey.
FAQs About the word windbound
prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound.
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The ship remained windbound in the harbor, unable to sail due to strong headwinds.
The sailors grew restless as their windbound vessel sat anchored, waiting for a change in the weather.
Coastal towns often experience periods of being windbound, where boats are unable to venture out to sea.
The windbound fisherman watched helplessly as his nets lay empty, unable to cast them due to the gale.
