rebound1
v.
/
rɪˈbaʊnd/
- bounce back after hitting a hard surface.
- recover in value, amount, or strength.
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(rebound on/upon)
have an unexpected adverse consequence for.
- Basketball gain possession of a missed shot after it bounces off the backboard or basket rim.
n.
/
ˈriːbaʊnd/
- a ball or shot that rebounds.
▸Basketball a recovery of possession of a missed shot.
- an instance of recovering in value, amount, or strength.
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[usu. as modifier]
Medicine recurrence of a condition after withdrawal of treatment.
Phrase
- on the rebound
still distressed after the ending of a romantic relationship.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. rebondir, from re- ‘back’ + bondir ‘bounce up’.
rebound2
past and past participle of rebind.