hidebound

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Synonyms: hide-bound, icebound, homebound, timebound, tide-bound, tide bound

Antonyms: hide-bound, icebound, homebound, timebound, tide-bound, tide bound

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Adjective

1. [[bound|Bound]] with the [[hide]] of an animal.
2. {{lb|en|of a domestic animal}} Having the skin [[adhere|adhering]] so closely to the ribs and back as not to be easily loosened or raised; [[emaciated]].
3. {{lb|en|of trees}} Having the [[bark]] so close and [[constrict]]ing that it [[impede]]s the growth.
4. {{lb|en|figurative|of a person}} [[stubborn|Stubborn]]; [[narrow-minded]]; inflexible.
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[niggardly|Niggardly]]; [[penurious]]; stingy.

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