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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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A strong rebounder who can move the ball upcourt, Littlepage-Buggs is worth a pick to see how she might adapt to the WNBA.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

Add the loss of the Bruins’ leading scorer and rebounder, Tyler Bilodeau, to injury and Cronin was fit to be tied by both lack of funds and the injury bug.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 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

She’s becoming an excellent rebounder and formidable defensive presence.

From Seattle Times May 12, 2024

Art “The Fart” Ballard was unquestionably the best rebounder on the team.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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