Rockbound: meaning, definitions and examples

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rockbound

 

[ หˆrษ’kbษ‘หnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

geographical description

Rockbound describes an area, typically a coastline or landscape, that is characterized by jagged, rocky formations, making it difficult for navigators or travelers. Such places are often visually striking due to the contrast between the rocky features and surrounding natural elements.

Synonyms

bouldered, craggy, rugged, stony.

Examples of usage

  • The rockbound cliffs loomed over the crashing waves.
  • She sailed along the rockbound shore, captivated by its beauty.
  • The island was described as a rockbound paradise.
  • We hiked through the rockbound hills, enjoying the rugged terrain.

Translations

Translations of the word "rockbound" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rodeado de rochas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคŸเฅเคŸเคพเคจ เคธเฅ‡ เค˜เคฟเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช felsig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikelilingi batu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะปััั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skalisty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฒฉใซๅ›ฒใพใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entourรฉ de rochers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rocoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์œ„์— ๋‘˜๋Ÿฌ์‹ธ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุงุท ุจุงู„ุตุฎูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skalnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skalnatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฒฉ็Ÿณ็Žฏ็ป•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skalnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinrรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daลŸlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rocoso

Etymology

The term 'rockbound' is derived from two English words: 'rock,' which comes from the Old English 'rocc,' meaning a large, solid mineral mass, and 'bound,' which originates from 'bunden,' the past participle of 'bindan,' meaning to bind or to encircle. The combination of these terms creates a word that conveys a sense of a landscape or environment that is tightly encased or surrounded by rocks. Historically, 'rockbound' has been used in literature and geographical descriptions to evoke imagery of beautiful yet harsh terrains. This term often appears in poetry and narrative, highlighting the sublime aspects of nature's rugged features. Its usage emphasizes a certain romanticism associated with untamed, wild landscapes.