The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - bound°n.

1) Usually, bounds. boundary, boundary-line, limit(s) , extent, border(s) , confines: Please try to keep the dogs within the bounds of the estate. Carl's plan is beyond the bounds of common sense. --v. 2) limit, restrict, confine, delimit, define, circumscribe: The river bounds the property on the east.