strikebound

adjective

strike·​bound ˈstrīk-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce strikebound (audio)
: subjected to a strike

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strikebound was in 1943

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“Strikebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strikebound. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

Kids Definition

strikebound

adjective
strike·​bound ˈstrīk-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce strikebound (audio)
: experiencing a strike
a strikebound factory
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