Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: rebound
IPA transcription: [ɹib'aʊnd]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bounce, resile, take_a_hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet
    Meaning: spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
Usage examples
  • He felt the ironic rebound of her words
  • Aware of her enemy, Lady Tippins tries a youthful sally or two, and tries the eye-glass; but, from the impenetrable cap and snorting armour of the stoney aunt all weapons rebound powerless.