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rebound

1. re.bound \'re--.bau.nd, ri-\ vb [ME rebounden, fr. MF rebondir, fr. OF, 
   fr. re- + bondirX to bound - more at BOUND 1a: to spring back on or as if 
   on collision or impact with another body  1b: to recover from setback or 
   frustration  2: REECHO  : to cause to rebound 
2. re.bound \'re--.bau.nd, ri-'\ n 1a: the action of rebounding : RECOIL  
   1b: an upward leap or movement : RECOVERY  2a: a basketball or hockey puck 
   that rebounds  2b: the act of taking a basketball rebound  3: an immediate 
   spontaneous reaction to setback, frustration, or crisis