WINDBOUND

Etymology

Adjective

windbound (comparative more windbound, superlative most windbound)

(nautical) Unable to sail because of high winds, or of onshore winds.

Source: Wiktionary


Wind"bound`, a. (Naut.)

Definition: prevented from sailing, by a contrary wind. See Weatherbound.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SHTIK

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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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