Bound and Worm

Bound

Bound verb - To mark the limits of.

Worm and bound are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worm" instead a verb "Bound".

Worm

Worm verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

Bound and worm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bound" instead a verb "Worm".

Nearby Words: worming, wormed, wormy

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Belligerent Sexual Tension Wodehouse's Jill the Reckless, Jill remembers how Wally Mason would put a worm down her back or bound out from behind a tree.
  • Motivation on a Stick In Jack Vance's novel Cugel's Saga, ships are powered by large worm-like sea creatures bound to either side of the vessel.
  • Conveniently Placed Sharp Thing Jorian's sword is hanging by its baldrick on his hatrack, and though Jorian has his ankles and wrists bound, he manages to worm himself to his feet, knock the hatrack over, and (with the help of Vanora's feet) cut through his bonds.
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