pencil eraser

Graphite mark eliminator

A pencil eraser is the small rubber or vinyl piece attached to the end of a pencil, used to remove pencil marks from paper.

Also called simply an eraser or, in British English, a rubber.

The term distinguishes it from larger standalone erasers: I wore down the pencil eraser and had to use a big one.

Related

correction · clean slate · shavings · nub · rub · crumbs · homework · desk · school · art class · kneaded · gum · residue · scrub · worn · stub · tip · cap

Categories
  • erasers
  • pencils
Opposites
function

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Graphite writing instrument

graphite · pencil lead · pen · marker · writing instrument

permanence of medium

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Pen with lasting ink

indelible ink · ballpoint pen · fountain pen · tattoo ink · ink

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G