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BOUNDING

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Bounding.

Bounding - as an adjective

Confined by bonds

Example: "Bound and gagged hostages"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbound

Held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
free

Secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

Example: "Bound volumes"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unbound

Bounding - as a noun

A line determining the limits of an area

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundaryedge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The greatest possible degree of something

Example: "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boundarylimit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bounceleapleapingsaltationspring
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
jumpjumping
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bounding - as an adjective satellite

(usually followed by `to') governed by fate

Example: "Bound to happen"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
destined

Covered or wrapped with a bandage

Example: "The bandaged wound on the back of his head"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bandaged

Headed 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)
destined

Bound by an oath

Example: "A bound official"

Bound by contract

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprenticedarticledindentured

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)
jumpleapspring
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Form the boundary of; be contiguous to

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
confineenclosehold in
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spring back; spring away from an impact

Example: "The rubber ball bounced"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bouncereboundrecoilresilereverberatericochetspringtake a hop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
boundjumpleapspring
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is BOUNDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bounding is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
BOUNDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is BOUNDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bounding is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOUNDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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