rebound: Meaning and Definition of

re•bound

1. to bound or spring back from force of impact.
2. to recover, as from ill health or discouragement.
3. to gain hold of rebounds: a forward who rebounds well off the offensive board.

1. to cause to bound back; cast back.
2. to gain hold of (a rebound): The guard rebounded the ball in backcourt.

1. the act of rebounding; recoil.
1. a ball that bounces off the backboard or the rim of the basket.
2. an instance of gaining hold of such a ball.
3. a puck that bounces off the gear or person of a goalkeeper attempting to make a save.
4. He hit the ball on the rebound.
1. after bouncing off the ground, a wall, etc.:He hit the ball on the rebound.
2. after being rejected by another:She didn't really love him; she married him on the rebound.