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Definition of eraser - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
stationeryUS tool for removing pencil or pen marksUS
- I used an eraser to fix my math mistakes.
2.
chalk or markerUS tool for erasing chalk or marker from boardsUS
- The teacher grabbed the eraser to clean the board.
3.
technologyTECH. US software that prevents data recoveryTECH. US
- He used an eraser to securely delete the files.
Images of eraser
tool for removing pencil or pen marks 
tool for erasing chalk or marker from boards
Expressions with eraser
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something that causes forgetfulness or distraction
The movie was a real mind eraser, I forgot my worries.
small rubber pieces left after erasing
The table was covered in eraser dust after the exam.
chemical pen that erases ink marks
The ink eraser pen worked perfectly on the document.
small rubber tool for removing pencil marks
She used a pencil eraser to correct her mistake.
eraser made of rubber for removing pencil marks
I used a rubber eraser to fix my mistake.
pen-shaped tool for erasing ink or for precise erasing
She used an eraser pen to fix her drawing.
type of eraser that can be shaped by hand for precision
She used a kneaded eraser to correct the fine details in her drawing..
software feature that removes drawn lines colors or other selected content
Use the eraser tool to clean up the edges of your drawing.
eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard
The teacher used a blackboard eraser to clean the board.
Origin of eraser
Latin, eradere (to scrape out)
Terms with eraser included in their meaning
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eraser
object or material used for erasing marks
correction
erase something by rubbing with an eraser
stationery
small pencil often without an eraser
pencil tool
eraser attached to a pencil for removing marks
stationery
eraser made of rubber for removing pencil marks
pen-shaped eraser
pen-shaped tool for erasing ink or for precise erasing
chalkboard
eraser that removes chalk marks from blackboard
art supply
type of eraser that can be shaped by hand for precision
Examples of eraser in a sentence
The eraser wore down after frequent use. He used an eraser to remove the marker. The eraser was worn out from frequent use. The eraser software wiped the hard drive clean. He installed an eraser to protect his privacy.
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- French:gomme, brosse, ...
- German:Radiergummi, Schwamm, ...
- Italian:gomma, spugna, ...
- Spanish:borrador, ...
- Portuguese:borracha, apagador, ...
- Chinese:橡皮擦, 板擦, ...
- Japanese:消しゴム, 黒板消し, ...
- Arabic:مِمْحاة, مساحة, ...
- Hebrew:מַחַק, מוֹחֵק, ...
- Russian:ластик, стирательная резинка, ...
- Ukrainian:гумка, губка, ...
- Hindi:रबर, डस्टर, ...
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