Founder Meaning

There are 7 meaning(s) for word Founder

Meaning 1 : fail utterly; collapse

    Example : The project foundered

    Synonyms : fall flat,  fall through,  flop
Meaning 2 : inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

    Synonyms : laminitis
Meaning 3 : break down, literally or metaphorically

    Synonyms : break,  cave in,  collapse,  fall in,  give,  give way
Meaning 4 : a person who founds or establishes some institution

    Synonyms : beginner,  father,  founding father
Meaning 5 : a worker who makes metal castings

Meaning 6 : sink below the surface

Meaning 7 : stumble and nearly fall

    Example : the horses foundered