outward-bound

out·ward-bound

[out-werd-bound]
adjective
headed in an outward direction, as toward foreign ports: We passed an outward-bound ship as we came into the harbor.

Origin:
1595–1605

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outward-bound

adjective
that is going out or leaving; "the departing train"; "an outward journey"; "outward-bound ships" [syn: outbound
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Outward-bound is always a great word to know.
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