rubber

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/
/ˈɹʌbɚ/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.

2 Definition

Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.

3 Definition

An eraser.

4 Definition

A condom.

5 Definition

Someone or something which rubs.

6 Definition

The cushion of an electric machine.

7 Definition

The rectangular pad on the pitcher's mound from which the pitcher must pitch.

Synonyms
pitcher's plate pitcher's rubber
Example Sentences
  • Jones toes the rubber and then fires to the plate.
8 Definition

(in the plural) Water-resistant shoe covers, galoshes, overshoes.

Example Sentences
  • Johnny, don't forget your rubbers today.
9 Definition

Tires, particularly racing tires.

Example Sentences
  • Jones enters the pits to get new rubber.
10 Definition

A hardship or misfortune.

11 Definition

In relation to a series of games or matches between two competitors where the overall winner of the series is the competitor which wins a majority of the individual games or matches:

12 Definition

A rubber match; a game or match played to break a tie.

13 Definition

The game of rubber bridge.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To eavesdrop on a telephone call

2 Definition

To rubberneck; to observe with unseemly curiosity.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.