rebote

/ʁəbo.tɛ/

Definitions

1. noun

A rebound in basketball, typically when a player grabs the ball after it has been shot and missed, or when the ball is thrown back to the player who shot it.

“The team’s star player grabbed the rebote and scored a crucial point.”

2. verb

To grab the ball after it has been shot and missed, or to throw the ball back to the player who shot it.

“The center rebounded the ball and passed it to the point guard.”

Synonyms

  • rebound
  • tip

Antonyms

  • fumble
  • miss