Definitions
There are 17 meanings of the word
Bounding.
Bounding - as an adjective
Bounding - as a noun
A line determining the limits of an area
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundaryedgeHypernyms (Closely Related)
lineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundaryboundsHypernyms (Closely Related)
extremityHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bounding - as an adjective satellite
(usually followed by `to') governed by fate
Example: "Bound to happen"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destinedCovered or wrapped with a bandage
Example: "The bandaged wound on the back of his head"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandagedHeaded or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students'
Example: "Children bound for school"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destinedBound by an oath
Example: "A bound official"
Confined in the bowels
Example: "He is bound in the belly"
Bounding - as a verb
Move forward by leaps and bounds
Example: "The horse bounded across the meadow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jumpleapspringHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form the boundary of; be contiguous to
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
borderHypernyms (Closely Related)
confineenclosehold inHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The bounding rabbit hopped through the field."
"The bounding waves crashed against the shore."
"The bounding puppy chased its tail."
"The bounding kangaroo leaped high into the air."
"The bounding deer gracefully jumped over the fence."
Word Game Points
Is BOUNDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bounding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOUNDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BOUNDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bounding is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOUNDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is BOUNDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bounding is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOUNDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.