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BRASSBOUND
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Dictionary entry overview: What does brassbound mean?
• BRASSBOUND (adjective)
The adjective BRASSBOUND has 2 senses:
1. inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
2. having trim or fittings of brass
Familiarity information: BRASSBOUND used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Inflexibly entrenched and unchangeable
Synonyms:
brassbound; ironclad
Context example:
an ironclad rule
Similar:
inflexible (incapable of change)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Having trim or fittings of brass
Context example:
the heavy brassbound door
Similar:
bound (secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form)
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