surrounds 9 2 verb v noun • the area in which something exists or lives
verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
• envelop completely
• surround so as to force to give up
• surround with a wall in order to fortify
expounds 8 2 verb v verb • add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
• state
grounds 7 1 noun n noun • your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
• the enclosed land around a house or other building
• a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)
• a justification for something existing or happening
• dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue
bounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
hounds 6 1 noun n noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
• someone who is morally reprehensible
verb • pursue or chase relentlessly
mounds 6 1 noun n noun • (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
• a small natural hill
• a collection of objects laid on top of each other
• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
• the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit
verb • form into a rounded elevation
pounds 6 1 noun, adjective n, adj noun • United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)
• 16 ounces avoirdupois
• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy
• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters
• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters
• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents
• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec
• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)
• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs
• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
verb • hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
• strike or drive against with a heavy impact
• move heavily or clumsily
• move rhythmically
• partition off into compartments
• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits
• place or shut up in a pound
• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle
rounds 6 1 noun n adjective • having the shape or form of a circle
noun • a charge of ammunition for a single shot
• an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs
• a regular route for a sentry or policeman
• (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order)
• the activity of playing 18 holes of golf
• the usual activities in your day
• (sports) a division of a game during which one team is on the offensive
• the course along which communications spread
• a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic)
• a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
• a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time
• an outburst of applause
• a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
• any circular or rotating mechanism
adverb • from beginning to end; throughout
adjective satellite • (of sounds) full and rich
• (mathematics) expressed to the nearest integer, ten, hundred, or thousand
verb • wind around; move along a circular course
• make round
• pronounce with rounded lips
• attack in speech or writing
• bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
• express as a round number
• become round, plump, or shapely
sounds 6 1 verb, noun v, n adjective • financially secure and safe
• in good condition; free from defect or damage or decay
noun • the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
• the subjective sensation of hearing something
• mechanical vibrations transmitted by an elastic medium
• the sudden occurrence of an audible event
• the audible part of a transmitted signal
• (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
• a narrow channel of the sea joining two larger bodies of water
• a large ocean inlet or deep bay
adjective satellite • exercising or showing good judgment
• in excellent physical condition
• logically valid
• having legal efficacy or force
• vigorous or severe
• free from moral defect
• (of sleep) deep and complete
• complete; thorough
verb • appear in a certain way
• make a certain noise or sound
• give off a certain sound or sounds
• announce by means of a sound
• utter with vibrating vocal chords
• cause to sound
• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
compounds 9 2 verb, adverb, noun v, adv, n adjective • composed of more than one part
noun • a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
• (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
• an enclosure of residences and other building (especially in the Orient)
• a word (as anthropology, kilocycle, builder) consisting of any of various combinations of words, combining forms, or affixes.
adjective satellite • consisting of two or more substances or ingredients or elements or parts
• composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony
verb • make more intense, stronger, or more marked
• put or add together
• calculate principal and interest
• create by mixing or combining
• combine so as to form a whole; mix
abounds 7 2 verb v verb • be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
• be in a state of movement or action
impounds 8 2 verb v verb • take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
• place or shut up in a pound
zounds 6 1 interjection • (minced oath) Expressing anger, surprise, assertion etc.
confounds 9 2 verb v verb • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
• mistake one thing for another
greyhounds 10 2 noun n noun • a tall slender dog of an ancient breed noted for swiftness and keen sight; used as a racing dog
playgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an area where many people go for recreation, holidays or other purposes
• yard consisting of an outdoor area for children's play
turnarounds 11 3 noun n noun • time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
• act or process of unloading and loading and servicing a vessel or aircraft for a return trip
• turning in the opposite direction
backgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
• the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
• information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem
• extraneous signals that can be confused with the phenomenon to be observed or measured
• relatively unimportant or inconspicuous accompanying situation
• the state of the environment in which a situation exists
• (computer science) the area of the screen in graphical user interfaces against which icons and windows appear
• scenery hung at back of stage
verb • understate the importance or quality of
campgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
fairgrounds 11 2 noun n noun • an open area for holding fairs or exhibitions or circuses
rebounds 8 2 verb, noun v, n noun • a movement back from an impact
• a reaction to a crisis or setback or frustration
• the act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot
verb • spring back; spring away from an impact
• return to a former condition
battlegrounds 13 3 noun n noun • a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
coffee grounds 13 3 noun n noun • the dregs remaining after brewing coffee
hare and hounds 13 3 noun n noun • an outdoor game; one group of players (the hares) start off on a long run scattering bits of paper (the scent) and pursuers (the hounds) try to catch them before they reach a designated spot
boarhounds 10 2 noun n noun • large hound used in hunting wild boars
deerhounds 10 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun • very large and tall rough-coated dog bred for hunting deer; known as the royal dog of Scotland
dumbfounds 10 2 verb v verb • To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
dumfounds 9 2 verb v verb • To confuse and bewilder; to leave speechless.
elkhounds 9 2 noun n noun • breed of compact medium-sized dog with a heavy grey coat developed in Norway for hunting elk
foxhounds 9 2 noun n noun • medium-sized glossy-coated hounds developed for hunting foxes
grayhounds 10 2
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hardbounds 10 2 noun, adjective n, adj
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hellhounds 10 2 noun n noun • a very evil man
• (Greek mythology) the three-headed dog guarding the entrance to Hades; son of Typhon
newshounds 10 2 noun n noun • An investigative reporter.
profounds 9 2
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redounds 8 2 verb v verb • return or recoil
• contribute
• have an effect for good or ill
resounds 8 2 verb v verb • ring or echo with sound
• emit a noise
rockhounds 10 2 noun n noun • A person who collects rocks and minerals from the natural environment as a hobby.
softbounds 10 2 noun n
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staghounds 10 2 noun n noun • a large heavy hound formerly used in hunting stags and other large game; similar to but larger than a foxhound
gazehounds 10 3 noun n
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horehounds 10 3 noun n noun • any of various aromatic herbs of the genus Marrubium
• a candy that is flavored with an extract of the horehound plant
outrebounds 11 3 verb • To get more rebounds than
paperbounds 11 3
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runarounds 10 3 noun n noun • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
• A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
• A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
• A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
superabounds 12 4 verb • To abound very much; to be superabundant.
wraparounds 11 3 noun n noun • a garment (as a dress or coat) with a full length opening; adjusts to the body by wrapping around
buckhounds 10 2 noun n noun • A hound for hunting deer.
chowhounds 10 2 noun n noun • A foodie or glutton.
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