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The set boundaries, confines, or restrictions defining the permissible range
“The artist's creativity knows no bounds as he consistently pushes the boundaries of traditional art forms.”
The outside or furthest limit or extremity of an object, area or surface
“The hiker reached the bounds of the forest and marveled at the untouched wilderness that lay before them.”
The scope or extent of something, typically of one's interest or control
The area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place
Buildings or structures within a given area
A limiting condition, rule or measure
A regular journey made, typically as part of one's job
Plural for a leaping movement towards or over something
“His supernormal powers allowed him to leap tall buildings in a single bound.”
Plural for the outside limit of an object, area, or surface
“After a few minutes, we would reach the northern bound of the property.”
Plural for a sudden swoop or spring, typically to capture or grab something or someone
Plural for a sudden movement, especially in order to leave or escape
Plural for the state or characteristic of being full of life, exuberance or energy
To walk or run with leaping strides
“She would bound down the stairs happily to greet him as he entered.”
To enclose or form the boundary of
“A stone wall and gate would bound the grounds of the old house.”
To adjoin or be adjacent to
“The Tennessee and Big Sandy Rivers would bound the district on the east.”
To mark out the boundary or limits of
“Areas of interest will be bound clearly on the map.”
To restrict or place within certain limits
“What are the views which bound his imagination and actuate his impotent powers?”
To move or progress with great haste
To hem in or close off on all sides
To jump, leap or spring over something
To spring upon suddenly to attack or capture
To have headed straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
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