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rockbound

/ˈrɒk.baʊnd/

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adjective

/ˈrɒk.baʊnd/C2formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или поэтическое прилагательное, описывающее что-то окружённое скалами или состоящее из них, часто используемое для обозначения сурового, бесплодного или неподатливого ландшафта.

An archaic or poetic adjective describing something surrounded by or made of rocks, often used to evoke a rugged, barren, or unyielding landscape.

  1. Surrounded by rocksC2formal

    Having many rocks or being bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps.

    ruСкалистый

    • The rockbound coast of Maine is famous for its rugged beauty.
    • They sailed along the rockbound shore, watching the waves crash against the cliffs.
    • The island is rockbound, making it difficult to land a boat.

    Synonymscraggyrock-ribbedrockystony

Forms
  • more rockbound comparative form
  • most rockbound superlative form