noun
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
Synonyms
natural rubber
India rubber
gum elastic
caoutchouc
noun
any of various synthetic elastic materials whose properties resemble natural rubber
Synonyms
synthetic rubber
noun
a contest consisting of a series of successive matches between the same sides
Examples
- he won three out of five games to take the rubber
noun
an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber)
Synonyms
rubber eraser
pencil eraser
Examples
- commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
noun
contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms
noun
a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Synonyms
verb
coat or impregnate with rubber
Synonyms
Examples
- rubberize fabric for rain coats
adjective
returned for lack of funds
Synonyms
no-good
Examples
- a rubber check
- a no-good check