Definitions

1. verb

to toss or throw something back in a game, especially tennis or badminton, after it has bounced beyond the opponent’s court.

“After hitting the birdie out, Sarah retossed it and managed to win the point.”

2. noun

a serve in a game of tennis or badminton where the ball has been hit over the net and lands outside the opponent’s court, requiring the server to retoss the ball before serving it again.

“The retoss gave John a second chance to make a successful serve.”