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inbound.

Coming in, heading inwards

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈɪnbaʊnd/General-American
  1. Coming in, heading inwards

Where this word comes from

From in + bound.

verb/ˈɪnbaʊnd/General-American
  1. To pass a ball inbounds; to throw the ball in.

    Smith inbounds the ball to Johnson.
Where this word comes from

From in + bound.

noun/ˈɪnbaʊnd/General-American
  1. An inbound shipment.

  2. A basketball throw-in.

Where this word comes from

From in + bound.

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