Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

frostbound

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: frost-bound
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Bound or confined by frost.

Example Sentences

"For several weeks—months in some cases—routine track repair work came to a standstill because of the frostbound condition of the formation, or through other circumstances which precluded relaying, drainage and other operations."

Etymology

From frost + bound.

Questions

What does frostbound mean?: Bound or confined by frost.
Where does frostbound come from?: From frost + bound.

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