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resile

re·sile [ ri zl ] (past and past participle re·siled, present participle re·sil·ing, 3rd person present singular re·siles)


intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. spring back into same shape: to spring back into the same shape or position

2. jump back: to jump or leap back

[Early 16th century. Directly or via French< Latin resilire (see resilient)]
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