/rəsō

Definitions

1. noun

A rebound, especially in sports, or the act of jumping upwards after a fall.

“After the initial contact, the player attempted a difficult ressaut to regain possession of the ball.”

2. noun

A spring or rebound in a machine or mechanism, especially in a clock.

“The ressaut of the escapement mechanism in the clock resulted in a precise and smooth timekeeping.”

3. verb

To rebound or spring back, especially in a machine or mechanism.

“The engineer carefully monitored the ressaut of the spring to ensure optimal performance.”