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rebound

rebound

92 3.3
Gaining the ball after a player misses a shot
  • noun
  • /ˈriːbaʊnd/
translation icon : rebote
  • The player's quick jump allowed him to secure the rebound after the missed shot.
  • number of rebounds
  • steals and rebounds
  • fouls and rebounds

What if there was an NBA player who was leading the league in rebounds?

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Examples

  • He gets 18 rebounds a game.

  • Petros had 19 points and seven rebounds to Adams' four points and five boards.

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  • We'll talk about boxing out the man for the rebound.

  • He gets his own rebound.

  • Rebound, fought for and controlled there by Sellers...

  • Seton Hall has a +29 rebound differential in just two games this season.

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  • But the one tangible thing he can hold onto is having the most rebounds in Heat history.

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  • He boxes out for us, gets the tough rebounds.

  • Instants later, Toby catches a rebound and makes another basket.

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  • Over the last three games, he's averaging 21 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks.

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Compounds

rebound tenderness
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Pain you feel when pressure on the belly is suddenly released, often a sign of swelling in the belly lining

A romantic relationship someone starts soon after a breakup to cope with hurt

Surface Forms

rebound singular
rebounds plural

Etymology

Rebound comes from the parts re- 'again' and bound 'to jump' or 'to move quickly'. In basketball a rebound is when the ball bounces back after a missed shot and a player gets it, so the origin helps you remember the ball 'comes back' to someone.