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rubber¹ Definition

rub·ber (rub′ər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that rubs, as in polishing, scraping, massaging, etc.

  2. Etymology: from orig. use as an eraser

    an elastic substance produced by coagulating and drying the milky sap (latex) of various tropical plants, esp. a tree (Hevea brasiliensis) of the spurge family: now most often produced synthetically or by chemically altering latex to obtain desired characteristics for use in making automobile tires, electrical insulation, molded objects and parts, etc.: in pure form rubber is a white, unsaturated hydrocarbon, having the formula (CH)
  3. something made of this substance; specif.,
    1. an eraser
    2. ☆ a low-cut overshoe
    3. Slang a condom
  4. ☆ Baseball an oblong rubber slab set in the pitcher's mound: the pitcher's foot must touch the rubber as each pitch is thrown

adjective

made of rubber

intransitive verb

☆ Slang rubberneck

rubber¹ Related Forms
rub′·ber·like′ adjective
rubber² Definition

rub·ber (rub′ər)

noun

Bridge a series of three games, two of which must be won to win the series

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rubber Synonyms

rubber

modif.

elastic, rubbery, soft, stretchable, stretching, stretchy, rebounding, flexible, ductile, lively, buoyant, resilient.

rubber Synonyms

rubber

n.

Types of rubber include: India, native, wild, raw, crude, crepe, vulcanized, hard, reclaimed, synthetic, butyl, methyl.

rubber Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • vulcanise: The lightly cross-linked polymers ( eg: vulcanized rubber ) are cured to prevent the material deforming indefinitely under load.
  • burn: Career This option allows you to burn rubber on races you have previously beaten in Career Mode.
  • stamp: The project is expected to be rubber stamped at a meeting later this month with loans available from the start of April.

Preposition: in

  • outsole: Carbon and blown rubber in the outsole give responsiveness with durability.

Adjective modifier

  • synthetic: During WWII it added the manufacture of synthetic rubber to its economic bow.
  • putty: Please bring dry pastel, charcoal and compressed charcoal, pencils, eraser, putty rubber, fixative or hairspray.
  • recycled: Using recycled rubber can reduce the impact of transport to our society.
  • burnt: It was just burnt flesh - there was burnt wood, burnt rubber, burnt plastic, burnt wool.

Modifies a noun

  • glove: Wed 3 May 2006 How can I reuse or recycle... rubber gloves?
  • stamp: To use, rub bottle tip lightly against the rubber stamp, wipe off excess solution with a damp cloth.
  • bullet: Huge quantities of gas and hundreds of rubber bullets were fired at this stage and many of the rioters were injured.
  • outsole: A lightweight, hardwearing and durable rubber outsole with aggressive cleats and flex grooves ensures maximum grip while you move freely around.
  • dinghy: From the top they descend through the tube and channels riding on a rubber dinghy, to the landing station below.
  • stopper: The polypropylene flip off cap should be removed to expose the central portions of the rubber stopper.

Noun used with modifier

  • butyl: Fresh cut pole wood from a nearby forest formed the rafters, the rough boards covered with butyl rubber for waterproofing.
  • silicone: The mold can be a hard mold or made of silicone rubber.
  • non-slip: Take for example the all alloy pedals with inset non-slip rubber which provide a perfect platform for all types of shoe.
  • latex: Latex rubber comes from the rubber tree making it a sustainable resource.
  • foam: A minor drawback was that some of the aliens looked a little too much like foam rubber ' Muppets ' .
  • neoprene: The head rest is adjustable to suit different viewers, and is covered with soft neoprene rubber matting.