ROCKBOUND

rockbound, rock-ribbed

(adjective) abounding in or bordered by rocky cliffs or scarps; “the rock-ribbed coast of Maine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

rockbound (comparative more rockbound, superlative most rockbound)

Surrounded by rocks.

(CB radio slang) Limited in frequency because of a limited supply of crystals.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

1 June 2024

REDEYE

(noun) a night flight from which the passengers emerge with eyes red from lack of sleep; “he took the redeye in order to get home the next morning”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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