rebote

noun

re·​bo·​te
rə̇ˈbōtē
plural -s
1
: the rear wall of a jai alai court
2
: a shot played off the rebote

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, bounce, rebound, from rebotar to rebound, from re- + botar to hurl, thrust, from Old French boter to butt

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“Rebote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebote. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

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