rebounder
rebounder — noun
- reboundersingular
- reboundersplural
1. a small trampoline-like device used for fitness activities at home or in a gym,
a small trampoline-like device used for fitness activities at home or in a gym, allowing a person to jump, jog, or bounce in place for exercise.
Beatriz uses her rebounder each morning for gentle bouncing that improves her balance and circulation.
collocation: use a rebounder for gentle bouncing exercises
The physiotherapist recommended a small rebounder to help Pim strengthen his ankle after the injury.
recommended by a physiotherapist for rehabilitation
Tomás stores his folding rebounder flat under the sofa in his small apartment.
After her doctor advised gentler exercise, Salma bought a rebounder with a stability bar.
- mini-trampoline
the more widely used everyday term for the same piece of equipment
2. a basketball player whose specialty is catching the ball from the rim or backboa
a basketball player whose specialty is catching the ball from the rim or backboard after a missed shot, winning possession back for the team.
As the tallest rebounder on the court, Tendai gives his team many second-chance scoring chances.
collocation: tallest rebounder on the court
The coach told Jiwoo that being a strong rebounder depends on positioning, not jumping height.
becoming a strong rebounder depends on positioning
Marta studies game videos of top rebounders to improve her box-out skills under the basket.
Kevin boxes out opponents and reads the ball's path for ten boards a game as top rebounder.
- board man
informal basketball slang for a player focused on rebounding
- rebound specialist
emphasises that rebounding is the player's main skill