Definition of "Bound" :

noun: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

noun: the greatest possible degree of something

"What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior."

noun: the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

noun: a line determining the limits of an area

verb: place limits on (extent or amount or access)

verb: spring back; spring away from an impact

verb: move forward by leaps and bounds

"The horse bounded across the meadow."

verb: form the boundary of; be contiguous to

adjective: confined by bonds

"Bound and gagged hostages."

adjective: secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form

"Bound volumes."

adjective: (usually followed by to') governed by fate

"Bound to happen."

adjective: confined in the bowels

"He is bound in the belly."

adjective: held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union

adjective: bound by contract

adjective: headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in college-bound students'

"Children bound for school."

adjective: covered or wrapped with a bandage

"An injury bound in fresh gauze."

adjective: bound by an oath

"A bound official."