REBOUND


Meaning of REBOUND in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' r ē - ˌ bau ̇ nd, ri- '

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebundir, from re- + Old French bondir to bound ― more at BOUND

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb

1 a : to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body b : to recover from setback or frustration

2 : REECHO

3 : to gain possession of a rebound in basketball

transitive verb : to cause to rebound

– re · bound · er \ ' r ē - ˌ bau ̇ n-d ə r, ri- ' \ noun

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