Main Entry: ¹re·bound

Pronunciation: \ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd, ri-ˈ\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French rebundir, from re- + Old French bondir to bound — more at bound

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 a : to spring back on or as if on collision or impact with another body b : to recover from setback or frustration
2 : reecho
3 : to gain possession of a rebound in basketballtransitive verb : to cause to rebound

— re·bound·er \ˈrē-ˌbau̇n-dər, ri-ˈ\ noun