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Term: weather-bound

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense: Restricted or delayed due to adverse weather conditions.

Usage: It is commonly used to describe situations where transportation or outdoor activities are hindered by severe weather.

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Examples:

1. Our flight was weather-bound, so we had to spend the night at the airport.
2. The hiking trail was weather-bound due to heavy rains and flooding.
3. Because of the blizzard, the entire city was weather-bound for days.

Part of Speech: verb

Sense: To be physically or otherwise prevented from leaving a place due to adverse weather conditions.

Usage: This usage is typically used in a passive voice construction.

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Examples:

1. We were weather-bound in the cabin for three days because of the snowstorm.
2. The climbers were weather-bound on the mountain, unable to descend due to a sudden storm.
3. Due to the floodwaters, the entire neighborhood was weather-bound, unable to access roads or leave their homes.