rubber
Eraser's stretchy stuff
Rubber is an elastic material that stretches and returns to shape, originally derived from tropical tree sap but now often synthetic.
It appears in countless products: tires, bands, gloves, erasers.
In British usage, a rubber is an eraser.
In American slang, a rubber is a condom.
To rubber is to gawk or stare: rubbernecking at an accident.
To rubber-stamp something is to approve it automatically, without real scrutiny.
Milky plant-derived polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- neopreneSynthetic rubber polymer
silicone · synthetic · natural · thermoplastic · extrusion · molding · durability · flexibility
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- protectionGuarding against harm
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
safe · sheath · Trojan · Durex · lubricated · reservoir · lambskin · polyurethane
Waterproof shoe covers
- welliesWaterproof knee-high boots
- wadersWaterproof fishing garment
- gumbootsWaterproof knee-high boots
- rainbootsWaterproof footwear for wet weather
overshoes · soles · sneakers · flip-flops · thongs · Wellington · waterproof · gardening
Pull to extend
- recoilBackward force from discharge
- snapSudden sharp sound
- tensionStretched or strained state
- bounceSpring back after impact
springy · pliable · supple · resilience · elasticity · tensile · deform · expandable
Waterproof outer garment
- mackintoshWaterproof rubberized overcoat
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- tarpaulinWaterproof protective sheeting
- ponchoHeadhole garment for rain
sealant · dinghy · raft · inflatable · wetsuit · diving · snorkel · swimming
Graphite writing instrument
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- correctionFixing of mistakes
- mistakeWrong action or decision
kneaded · gum · art · drafting · charcoal · shavings · nub · erase
Spherical plaything or gala
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- bounceSpring back after impact
- hopSmall, quick jump
- reboundReturn after deflection
kickball · dodgeball · handball · superball · squash · paddle · toy · jacks
Surface that grips ground
- punctureHole from penetration
- inflationSustained price level increase
- radialEmanating from center
- tubelessHaving no inner tube
sidewall · pressure · valve · rim · rotation · spare · blowout · skid
Involving conducted current
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
- nonconductiveResists electricity passage
sheathing · coating · sleeve · grommet · safety · protection · shock · grounding
latex
Milky plant-derived polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
neoprene · silicone · synthetic · natural · thermoplastic · extrusion · molding · durability · flexibility · resilience
condom
Contraceptive sheath worn internally
- prophylacticMeasure preventing disease or harm
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- protectionGuarding against harm
barrier · safe · sheath · Trojan · Durex · lubricated · reservoir · lambskin · polyurethane
galoshes
Waterproof shoe covers
rainboots · overshoes · soles · sneakers · flip-flops · thongs · Wellington · waterproof · gardening · fisherman
stretch
Pull to extend
bounce · springy · pliable · supple · resilience · elasticity · tensile · deform · expandable · contractile
raincoat
Waterproof outer garment
- mackintoshWaterproof rubberized overcoat
- slickerWaterproof outer garment
- tarpaulinWaterproof protective sheeting
poncho · sealant · dinghy · raft · inflatable · wetsuit · diving · snorkel · swimming · goggles
pencil
Graphite writing instrument
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- graphiteCrystalline carbon allotrope
- correctionFixing of mistakes
mistake · kneaded · gum · art · drafting · charcoal · shavings · nub · erase · pink
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- bounceSpring back after impact
- hopSmall, quick jump
rebound · kickball · dodgeball · handball · superball · squash · paddle · toy · jacks
tread
Surface that grips ground
tubeless · sidewall · pressure · valve · rim · rotation · spare · blowout · skid · traction
electrical
Involving conducted current
- wiringInstalled electrical conductors
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- dielectricPolarizable electrical non-conductor
nonconductive · sheathing · coating · sleeve · grommet · safety · protection · shock · grounding · conduit
- materialsmetal, metals, wood, ceramic, fabric
- industrial materialsaluminum, metals, plastics, chemicals, lumber
- artificial productsplastic, nylon, polyester, synthetic fibers, acrylic
- crafting materialswood, stone, iron, gold, copper
- elastic thingselastic, spandex, elastic band, latex, bungee cord
- flexibilitystretch, elastic, bendy, stretchy, bendable
- rubber bandStretchable fastening loop
- rubber glovesWaterproof hand coverings
- rubber stampAutomatic approval device
- rubber ballElastic sphere that rebounds
- rubbing alcoholAntiseptic cleaning solution
- rubber duckSqueezable floating tub toy
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