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snowbound
adjective snow·bound \-ˈbau̇nd\
: unable to leave a place because a lot of snow is falling or has fallen
: blocked with snow
Full Definition of SNOWBOUND
: shut in or blockaded by snow
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First Known Use of SNOWBOUND
1802
Rhymes with SNOWBOUND
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SNOWBOUND Defined for Kids
snowbound
adjective snow·bound \ˈsnō-ˈbau̇nd\
Definition of SNOWBOUND for Kids
: shut in or blocked by snow <snowbound mountain passes>
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