embound

/ɛmbaʊnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to enclose or surround something tightly, especially by a fluid or gas.

“The wound began to embound with pus.”

2. verb

to enclose or surround something with a fluid or gas, especially as a result of disease or injury.

“The cut embounded with blood and started to bleed heavily.”

Synonyms

  • enclose
  • surround

Antonyms

  • expose
  • open