foundered

USFOWN-durd/ˈfaʊn.dɚd/UKFOWN-duhd/ˈfaʊn.dəd/

2 meanings of foundered

1
verb
Past tense and past participle of founder. Use this form for something that filled with water, sank, or failed earlier.
The old fishing boat foundered off the rocky coast during the storm.
Their small business foundered after the main backer pulled out.
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2
adjective
Not able to walk properly because the legs or feet hurt or are too weak.
Like trying to walk when your feet are too sore to stand on.
The foundered horse could barely cross the paddock.
They led the foundered mare slowly back to her stall.
Similarlame, crippled
Oppositesound
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foundered is a form of founder

founder, verb: To fill with water and sink below the surface. Full entry

Forms: founderfounders he/she/itfoundering -ing formfoundered past tense, past participle
Spelling: founder → foundered: add -ed
Sound: The ending sounds like /d/.

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