woodbound

wʊdbaʊnd

Definitions

1. adjective

Bound or restricted by wood or a wooded area; especially, unable to leave a place because of snow or trees.

“The hikers were woodbound and had to wait for the snowplows to clear the road.”

2. noun

A person or thing that is woodbound or restricted by wood or a wooded area.

“The woodbound residents were worried about running out of food and supplies.”

Synonyms

  • snowbound
  • treebound

Antonyms

  • freed
  • unrestricted