rebound (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈriːbaʊnd/
Definition
To spring back or bounce off a surface after hitting it.
Examples
The rubber ball will rebound if you drop it.
The puck rebounded off the goalie's pads.
His shot rebounded off the post and went wide.
How to Use rebound
- rebound off (prepositional phrase)
- To bounce off a surface. — "The ball rebounded off the wall."
- rebound from (prepositional phrase)
- To recover from a setback or difficulty. — "It took him a long time to rebound from the illness."
- offensive rebound (collocation)
- Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot by your own team. — "He is known for his ability to secure offensive rebounds."
- defensive rebound (collocation)
- Gaining possession of the ball after a missed shot by the opposing team. — "Securing the defensive rebound is crucial to starting a fast break."
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