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rebounder

American  
[ree-boun-der] / ˈriˌbaʊn dər /

noun

Basketball.
  1. a player who excels in gaining hold of rebounds.


Etymology

Origin of rebounder

First recorded in 1945–50; rebound + -er 1

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His starting backcourt mate, Austin Reaves, also is a good rebounder but he also won’t play because of a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

The Mavericks were without forward Anthony Davis, their leading scorer and rebounder, due to a lower left leg injury.

From Barron's Nov. 2, 2025

Vanderbilt is a versatile defensive player and a strong rebounder, and when healthy, should help some of the Lakers’ issues in those areas.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 24, 2025

The greatest scorer and rebounder in school history finished with 30 points and 21 rebounds in 30 minutes, going 11 of 17 from the field.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

A rebounder and a guy who could run up and down the floor without tripping.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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