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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

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

He’s the nation’s leading scorer with 25 points a game and the second-leading rebounder at 12.2.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 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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