Definition of rubber - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
eraserUK object or material used for erasing marksUK
- She used a rubber to correct the mistake in her drawing..
2.
materialelastic substance from latex of certain plants or synthetically produced
- The ball is made of natural rubber..
3.
- He bought a pack of rubbers for protection..
4.
gameUK decisive match in a seriesUK
- They played a rubber to break the tie.
5.
footwearDated UK waterproof overshoe for protectionDated UK
- She wore rubbers to keep her feet dry.
Adjective
1.
material qualitymade from stretchy, waterproof material with smooth texture
- The rubber gloves were essential for the experiment..
2.
financeDated US not backed by sufficient fundsDated US
- The bank returned the rubber check.
Verb
rubberneckDated UK look with too much curiosityDated UK
- He couldn't help but rubber at the accident scene.
Images of rubber
object or material used for erasing marks
Expressions with rubber
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tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink
She used a rubber stamp to decorate the invitations..
approved without proper consideration or scrutiny
The committee gave a rubber stamped approval to the proposal.
accelerate rapidly leaving tire marks on the road
The sports car burned rubber as it sped away.
hollow toy chicken that squeaks when squeezed
The comedian pulled out a rubber chicken during his act.
group that approves decisions without critical review
The board was just a rubber stamp committee for the CEO's decisions.
organization that approves decisions without critical thinking
The committee was just a rubber stamp organization.
say insults bounce off me and stick to you
I am rubber and you are glue, so your words can't hurt me!
the moment when a plan is put into action
We'll see results when the rubber hits the road.
the point where a plan is put into action
This is where the rubber meets the road for our project.
legislative body that lacks independent judgment
Critics argue that the council is just a rubber stamp legislature.
retort meaning insults bounce back to the speaker
Whenever teased, she said, 'I am rubber, you are glue.'
childish way to deflect insults
He used 'I'm rubber and you're glue' to avoid the mean comment.
flexible circle of rubber for bundling
The documents were secured with a rubber band.
high boot made of rubber for wet conditions
Farmers often wear rubber boots in the fields.
waterproof footwear made of rubber
She wore rubber boots to walk through the muddy field.
toy duck made of rubber or plastic
The child played with a rubber duck in the bath.
small rubber toy duck for bath time
The child played with a rubber duckie in the tub.
small duck-shaped bath toy made of rubber
The child played with a rubber ducky in the tub.
gloves made of rubber used for protection
She wore rubber gloves while cleaning the bathroom.
waterproof pants worn over diapers
The baby wore rubber pants to prevent leaks.
tropical tree with glossy leaves used as houseplant
The rubber plant in the living room is thriving.
circular rubber tube for swimming aid
She floated on a rubber ring in the pool.
ring or strip of rubber placed between parts to stop leaks
The plumber replaced the worn rubber seal in the faucet.
footwear made from rubber material
She wore rubber shoes to the beach.
Origin of rubber
English, rub (friction) + -er (agent noun)
Terms with rubber included in their meaning
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transportation
rubber covering on a wheel
vehicle wheel
rubber ring around a car wheel that grips the road
sports
shoe designed for sports with rubber sole
wheel component
rubber covering on a bicycle wheel
automobile
rubber covering for a car wheel
general use
narrow band of rubber for binding things
sports
small rubber disk used in ice hockey
swimming
inflatable rubber tube for swimming
sports
small rubber disc used in ice hockey
material
plastic or rubber ring for teething babies
sports
hollow rubber ball with felt for tennis
vehicle part
rubber covering on a wheel
toys
duck, especially toy rubber duck
swimming gear
rubber fin worn on the foot by a swimmer
toys
small rubber ball that bounces high
rubber residue
small rubber pieces left after erasing
rubber
elastic synthetic material used to make gloves and adhesives
natural rubber
milky sap from trees used to make rubber
infant care
rubber or silicone teat fitted to a baby's feeding bottle
stationery
small rubber tool for removing pencil marks
baby care
rubber device for babies to suck
glass care
long-handled implement with rubber edge for clearing liquid from flat areas
cleaning
wipe water off flat surfaces using a rubber-edged tool
vehicle component
rubber ring around an automobile wheel
Examples of rubber in a sentence
The rubber wore down after frequent use. Rubber is used in the manufacture of tires. The eraser is made of rubber. She found a rubber in his wallet. Rubbers are available at the pharmacy. The teams reached a rubber after two close games.
She won the rubber in straight sets. He pulled on a rubber before crossing the flooded yard. One rubber tore during the rainy walk home. The rubber band snapped easily. Her rubber boots were perfect for the muddy trail. He was arrested for writing a rubber check. The company faced issues due to rubber checks. Tourists often rubber at the city's landmarks. She tried not to rubber at the celebrity in the café.
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- French:gomme, en caoutchouc, ...
- German:Radiergummi, gummig, ...
- Italian:gomma, flessibile, ...
- Spanish:borrador, de goma, ...
- Portuguese:borracha, de borracha, ...
- Chinese:橡皮擦, 橡胶的, ...
- Japanese:消しゴム, ゴム製の, ...
- Arabic:مِمْحَاة, مَطَّاطِي, ...
- Hebrew:מָחֵק, גּוּמִי, ...
- Russian:ластик, резиновый, ...
- Ukrainian:гумка, гумовий, ...
- Hindi:रबर, रबर का, ...
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