Meanings
adjectiverockbound (comparative more rockbound, superlative most rockbound)
comparative more rockbound · superlative most rockbound · alternative rock-bound
- Surrounded by rocks.
The Atlantic coast of the United States from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay to Key Biscayne, Florida, is low and sandy compared to the rock-bound coast of New England.
2009, Robert L. Lippson, Alice Jane Lippson, Life along the Inner Coast, page 1 - CB radio slangLimited in frequency because of a limited supply of crystals.
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveabounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps
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