[v. ri-bound, ree-bound; n. ree-bound, ri-bound]
1.
to bound or spring back from force of impact.
2.
to recover, as from ill health or discouragement.
3.
Basketball. to gain hold of rebounds:
a forward who rebounds well off the offensive board.
4.
to cause to bound back; cast back.
5.
Basketball. to gain hold of (a rebound):
The guard rebounded the ball in backcourt.
6.
the act of rebounding; recoil.
7.
Basketball.
- a ball that bounces off the backboard or the rim of the basket.
- an instance of gaining hold of such a ball.
8.
Ice Hockey. a puck that bounces off the gear or person of a goalkeeperattempting to make a save.


