fogbound

fog·bound

[fog-bound, fawg-]
adjective Nautical.
unable to sail or navigate because of heavy fog.

Origin:
1850–55; fog1 + -bound1

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fogbound (ˈfɒɡˌbaʊnd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  prevented from operation by fog: the airport was fogbound
2.  obscured by or enveloped in fog: the skyscraper was fogbound

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