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rubber
1[ruhb-er]
noun
Also called gum elastic, caoutchouc. Also called natural rubber,. Also called gum. Also called India rubber. a highly elastic solid substance, light cream or dark amber in color, polymerized by the drying and coagulation of the latex or milky juice of rubber trees and plants, especially Hevea and Ficus species.
a material made by chemically treating and toughening this substance, valued for its elasticity, nonconduction of electricity, shock absorption, and resistance to moisture, used in the manufacture of erasers, electrical insulation, elastic bands, crepe soles, toys, water hoses, tires, and many other products.
any of various similar substances and materials made synthetically.
an eraser of this material, for erasing pencil marks, ink marks, etc.
Informal., a rubber tire or a set of rubber tires.
a low overshoe of this material.
an instrument or tool used for rubbing, polishing, scraping, etc.
a person who rubs something, as to smooth or polish it.
British., a dishcloth.
a person who gives massages; masseur or masseuse.
Horse Racing., swipe.
Baseball., an oblong piece of white rubber or other material embedded in the mound at the point from which the pitcher delivers the ball.
a coarse file.
Slang., a condom.
verb (used without object)
Informal., to rubberneck.
adjective
made of, containing, or coated with rubber.
a rubber bath mat.
pertaining to or producing rubber.
a rubber plantation.
rubber
2[ruhb-er]
noun
a series or round played until one sidereaches a specific score or wins a specific number of hands.
a series consisting of an odd number of games won by the side winning the majority, usually two out of three.
the deciding game in such a series.
adjective
Sports., noting a deciding contest between two opponents who have previously won the same number of contests from each other.
a rubber match.
rubber
1/ ˈrʌbə /
noun
Also called: India rubber. gum elastic. caoutchouc. a cream to dark brown elastic material obtained by coagulating and drying the latex from certain plants, esp the tree Hevea brasiliensis
any of a large variety of elastomers produced by improving the properties of natural rubber or by synthetic means
a piece of rubber or felt used for erasing something written, typed, etc; eraser
a coarse file
a cloth, pad, etc, used for polishing or buffing
a person who rubs something in order to smooth, polish, or massage
(often plural) a rubberized waterproof article, such as a mackintosh or overshoe
slang, a male contraceptive; condom
(modifier) made of or producing rubber
a rubber ball
a rubber factory
rubber
2/ ˈrʌbə /
noun
bridge whist
a match of three games
the deal that wins such a match
a series of matches or games in any of various sports
rubber
An elastic material prepared from the milky sap of certain tropical plants, especially the tree Hevea brasiliensis. Rubber is a polymer that is used, after processing, in a great variety of products, including electric insulation and tires. In its pure form, it is white and consists of repeating units of C 5 H 8.
Any of various synthetic materials having properties that are similar to those of this substance.
Other Word Forms
- rubberless adjective
- rubberlike adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of rubber2
Word History and Origins
Origin of rubber1
Origin of rubber2
Example Sentences
But on occasion, as the wind died down, a light scent of rubber made its way through the air.
Suddenly, an Ali-Frazier III, the ultimate rubber match, was back on the board.
Mr Mahon said he was struck and fell – at first believing he was hit by a rubber bullet.
A dusk-to-dawn curfew was imposed in Antananarivo after reports of violence and looting, with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowds.
The protesters, some of whom threw stones and other missiles, were dispersed by police firing tear gas and rubber bullets, AFP news agency reported.
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