Meaning ofironboundin English

Adjective

1. bound with iron (physically); rigid
   The old ironbound chest had a rusted lock.
2. bound as if with iron (figuratively)
   The ironbound rules of the organization limited creativity.
3. rigid and unyielding (in character or principle)
   The ironbound policy of the company made it difficult for employees to negotiate.
4. rugged; severely harsh
   The ironbound landscape of the mountain range was shaped by millions of years of erosion.
5. unyielding; inflexible
   The ironbound determination in her eyes made her a formidable opponent.