bounds

n. the limits of what is possible, allowed, or acceptable.

n. the territorial or conceptual limits of an area or activity; often used in the plural to denote the extent of a property or a field of study.

“The new evidence was beyond the bounds of what the scientists expected.”

“The investigation remained strictly within the bounds of the law, ensuring that every piece of evidence collected would be admissible in court.”

n. the area where you are allowed to play in a game.

n. the legal playing area of a field or court in sports; typically used in the phrase 'out of bounds'.

“The ball went out of bounds, so the other team got a turn.”

“The referee ruled that the player's foot had touched the line, declaring the ball out of bounds and awarding possession to the opposing side.”

v. to move with big, energetic jumps.

v. to move by leaping; to walk or run with leaping strides. The third-person singular present form.

“The dog bounds across the field whenever he sees a squirrel.”

“The deer bounds effortlessly over the fallen logs, disappearing into the thicket before the hikers can reach for their cameras.”

n. big, jumping movements.

n. plural noun referring to a series of upward leaps or springy steps.

“With a few quick bounds, the cat reached the top of the fence.”

“The athlete covered the final meters in great, powerful bounds, crossing the finish line well ahead of the rest of the pack.”

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