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Hidebound
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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Hidebound
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1.
restricted by petty rules, a conservative attitude, etc
2.
(of cattle, etc) having the skin closely attached to the flesh as a result of poor feeding
3.
(of trees) having a very tight bark that impairs growth
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Hidebound
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1.
having the hide tight over the bone and muscle structure of the body, as an emaciated cow
2.
obstinately conservative and narrow-minded
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Hidebound
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1. Stubbornly prejudiced, narrow-minded, or inflexible.
2. Having abnormally dry, stiff skin that adheres closely to the underlying flesh. Used of domestic animals such as cattle.
3. Having the bark so contracted and unyielding as to hinder growth. Used of trees.
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