homeward bounder

== English == === Alternative forms === homeward-bounder === Etymology === homeward +‎ bound +‎ -er, in reference to the common phrase homeward bound. === Noun === homeward bounder (plural homeward bounders) A vessel making a return trip to its home port or home country. A person making a return trip to their home country. A roughly executed stitch used when repairing articles of clothing on a vessel nearing the end of a long voyage. (obsolete, Australia, goldmining) A goldmine which is highly productive, making the owners rich enough to abandon mining and return to their home country.