rebound-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: A movement (physical or abstract) back from an impact.

Commentary: REBOUND[+event]

Examples:
The economic rebound must be a strong as the downturn.
He is still on the rebound from his wife's death.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: The act of securing possession of the rebounding basketball after a missed shot.

Commentary: REBOUND[+event][+basketball]

Examples:
He made several key rebounds that game.
Getting rebounds is an important part of defense.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3