What Does Wind Bound Mean?

1 : prevented from sailing by a contrary or a high wind the crews of schooners windbound under the lee of the island — American Guide Series: Michigan. 2 : held back as if by an unfavorable wind.

What does wind up someone mean?

: to make (someone) afraid or nervous I tried to put the wind up him by threatening to call the police.

What does it mean to have wind?

get (or have) wind of in American English

to get (or have) information or a hint concerning; hear (or know) of.