1. surrounded by or covered with ice; frozen over
2. (of a ship or harbor) unable to move or be accessed because of ice
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The icebound lake remained frozen throughout the harsh winter.
• Explorers struggled to reach the icebound coast of the Arctic.
• The ship was icebound in the harbor and could not depart.
• Icebound roads made travel dangerous for commuters.
• The icebound landscape stretched endlessly across the tundra.
• During the expedition, the team found themselves icebound for weeks.