The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BOUNDING
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What does BOUNDING mean?
BOUNDING verb- To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
- To be the boundary of.
- To leap, move by jumping.
- To cause to leap.
- To rebound; to bounce.
- To cause to rebound; to throw so that it will rebound; to bounce.
- The use of fire protection products within limits determined by scientific tests.
- A boundary.
- The act of one who bounds or leaps.