(rare) Synonym of return

Used in children's games to forbid another player from responding in kind, doing the same thing that was just done to them.

Alternative form of by return of post

simple past tense and past participle of return to form

plural of ball return

(mechanics) The spring that returns a door handle or knob to its original position when rotated.

plural of kickoff returner

(bowling) A rack for bowling balls at the start of a bowling lane, where the balls are transported after returning from the pinsetter.

(American football) A player on the receiving side whose primary job is to catch the football during a kickoff and carry the ball.

(American football) A player on the receiving team whose primary job is to catch the football during a punt and carry the ball.