rubber

US /ˈrʌb.ɚ/
UK /ˈrʌb.ɚ/
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1.

a tough, elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.

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The tires are made of rubber.
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She wore rubber gloves for cleaning.
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elastomergum
2.

(British English) an eraser, typically made of rubber, used for removing pencil marks.

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I need a rubber to correct this mistake.
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Can I borrow your rubber?
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eraser
3.

(slang, offensive) a condom.

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Always use a rubber for safe sex.
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He bought a pack of rubbers at the pharmacy.
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condomprophylactic
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rubber stamprubber bootwhere the rubber meets the road