Bound

Bound may refer to:

  • The Rough Bounds, in Scotland
  • Upper and lower bounds, observed limits of mathematical functions
  • Terms or bounds, segments of each astrological sign that are said to have different ruling planets
  • Bound state, in physics
  • Bounds checking, in computer programming
  • In law, parties can be bound to an enforceable contract
  • Beating the bounds, checking all the way round the boundaries of an area (such as a town or parish)
  • Bound, a descriptor of a book that has gone through the bookbinding process
  • Edward McKendree Bounds, a Methodist minister and author of books chiefly on prayer
  • Bound up, a physical restraint technique.
  • To walk with a spring in one's step.
  • Bound (car), British 4 wheeled cyclecar made in 1920
  • Bound Bar, a bar in Paris.

In entertainment:

  • Bound (film), a 1996 film by the Wachowskis
  • "Bound" (Star Trek: Enterprise), a fourth season episode of Star Trek: Enterprise
  • "Bound", a Song from Rusted Angel by Darkane
  • The Bound(s) another name for the race called Bount(s) in the anime Bleach.
  • "Bound" (Fringe), an episode of the television series Fringe

Famous quotes containing the word bound:

    Affection, indulgence, and humor alike are powerless against the instinct of children to rebel. It is essential to their minds and their wills as exercise is to their bodies. If they have no reasons, they will invent them, like nations bound on war. It is hard to imagine families limp enough always to be at peace. Wherever there is character there will be conflict. The best that children and parents can hope for is that the wounds of their conflict may not be too deep or too lasting.
    —New York State Division of Youth Newsletter (20th century)

    The only way to spend New Year’s Eve is either quietly with friends or in a brothel. Otherwise when the evening ends and people pair off, someone is bound to be left in tears.
    —W.H. (Wystan Hugh)

    I shall never be a heretic; I may err in dispute, but I do not wish to decide anything finally; on the other hand, I am not bound by the opinions of men.
    Martin Luther (1483–1546)