weatherbound
Stuck by storms
Weatherbound means unable to proceed or depart because of bad weather.
Ships stay weatherbound in harbor during storms; travelers find themselves weatherbound at airports when flights are grounded.
We were weatherbound for three days waiting for the snow to clear.
The word applies to any situation where weather prevents planned movement or activity.
Stable and realistic
- strandedLeft without means to leave
- stuckUnable to move
- maroonedLeft stranded and helpless
- delayedMade to wait longer
halted · stalled · immobilized · anchored · trapped · housebound · confined · isolated
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- fogLow-lying cloud cover
- galeSevere sustained wind
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
typhoon · cyclone · snowfall · ice · windstorm · thunderstorm · downpour · hail
Aviation passenger facility
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
- ferryVessel for scheduled crossings
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- portDocking place for ships
departure · arrival · rescheduled · diverted · disruption · booking · itinerary · commute
Protected place or structure
- havenShelter from danger
- harborSafe anchorage for ships
- lodgeTemporary woodland dwelling
- innLodging for wayfarers
hotel · waystation · anchorage · mooring · fireside · hearth · warmth · provisions
Distress from extended confinement
- restlessnessState of unease
- boredomWeary disinterest from monotony
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
homebound · indoor · hibernating · stir-crazy · idle · inactive
grounded
Stable and realistic
delayed · halted · stalled · immobilized · anchored · trapped · housebound · confined · isolated · sequestered
storm
Severe atmospheric disturbance
hurricane · typhoon · cyclone · snowfall · ice · windstorm · thunderstorm · downpour · hail · whiteout
airport
Aviation passenger facility
port · departure · arrival · rescheduled · diverted · disruption · booking · itinerary · commute · crossing
shelter
Protected place or structure
inn · hotel · waystation · anchorage · mooring · fireside · hearth · warmth · provisions · supplies
cabin fever
Distress from extended confinement
- restlessnessState of unease
- boredomWeary disinterest from monotony
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
frustration · homebound · indoor · hibernating · stir-crazy · idle · inactive
weatherboundunimpeded
Free from obstruction
mobile · free to go · underway · unrestricted · on the move
weather, bound, weathered, weathering, weathers, under the weather, weatherproof, fair-weather, weatherproofing