rebound

rebound
rebound1
verb rɪ'baʊnd
1》 bounce back after hitting a hard surface.
2》 recover in value, amount, or strength.
3》 (rebound on/upon) have an unexpected adverse consequence for.
4》 Basketball gain possession of a missed shot after it bounces off the backboard or basket rim.
noun 'ri:baʊnd
1》 a ball or shot that rebounds.
    ↘Basketball a recovery of possession of a missed shot.
2》 an instance of recovering in value, amount, or strength.
3》 [usu. as modifier] Medicine recurrence of a condition after withdrawal of treatment: rebound hypertension.
Phrases
on the rebound still distressed after the ending of a romantic relationship.
Origin
ME: from OFr. rebondir, from re- 'back' + bondir 'bounce up'.
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rebound2
past and past participle of rebind.

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