Rockbound
adj
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Surrounded by rocks.
"The Atlantic coast of the United States from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to Key Biscayne, Florida, is low and sandy compared to the rock-bound coast of New England."
- 2 Limited in frequency because of a limited supply of crystals.
Adjective
- 1 abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps wordnet
Example
More examples"The Atlantic coast of the United States from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to Key Biscayne, Florida, is low and sandy compared to the rock-bound coast of New England."
Etymology
From rock + bound.
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