rockbound

/ˈrɒkbaʊnd/

Definitions

1. adjective

formed or covered with rocks; rocky

“The coastline was rockbound and rough, making it difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

a sea or part of the sea where the rocks or reefs rise steeply from the water

“The ship sailed through a narrow passage of rockbound waters, being careful not to hit the submerged rocks.”

Synonyms

  • rock-strewn
  • rocky
  • stone-bound

Antonyms

  • shallow
  • smooth