bounds
/baʊndz/
verb
- To leap or jump forward or upward.
- He bounded up the stairs two at a time.
- The puppy bounded across the yard to greet its owner.
- The gazelle bounded gracefully across the savanna.
- To form the boundary of; to limit or confine.
- A high fence bounds the garden to keep out deer.
- The river bounds the property on the east side.
- The national park is bounded by mountains on three sides.
noun
- Limits or boundaries that restrict movement, action, or extent.
- The children were told to stay within the bounds of the playground.
- The contract sets clear bounds on what the company can do with your data.
- His curiosity knew no bounds as he explored the ancient ruins.
- A leap or jump forward or upward.
- With one great bound, the dog jumped into the lake.
- The deer cleared the fence in a single bound.
- She took a running bound and landed safely on the other side.