to bound or spring back from force of impact.

to recover, as from ill health or discouragement.

Basketball . to gain hold of rebounds

a forward who rebounds well off the offensive board.

to cause to bound back; cast back.

Basketball . to gain hold of (a rebound)

The guard rebounded the ball in backcourt.

the act of rebounding; recoil.

Basketball .

a ball that bounces off the backboard or the rim of the basket.

an instance of gaining hold of such a ball.

Ice Hockey . a puck that bounces off the gear or person of a goalkeeper attempting to make a save. ?

on the rebound

after bouncing off the ground, a wall, etc.

He hit the ball on the rebound.

after being rejected by another

She didn't really love him; she married him on the rebound.

verb

backfire , boomerang , convalesce , get back on one’s feet , get better , get in shape , get well , heal , kick back , make a comeback , mend , overcome , pick up , pull through , rally , recoil , recuperate , regain one’s health , rejuvenate , return , return to form , revive , snap back , spring back , start anew , reecho , reflect , repeat , resound , reverberate , bounce , carom , echo , leap , recho , recovery , repercuss , resile , resilience , retrieve , ricochet , spring , stot

noun

bound