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| rubber1 |
this substance made tougher through a chemical process. Rubber is used to make tires, erasers, rubber bands, and many other things. [3/4 definitions] |
| rubber band |
a narrow loop of rubber used to hold objects together. |
| rubber cement |
an adhesive made of unvulcanized rubber suspended in a volatile solvent. |
| sneaker |
a shoe that has a rubber sole. Sneakers are made of cloth or other flexible material and are worn to play sports. |
| stamp |
to mark with a carved and inked rubber or wooden block that makes a design, letters, or numbers. [1/10 definitions] |
| thong |
a sandal held on the foot by a narrow leather, rubber, or plastic strap that passes between the first and second toes. [1/2 definitions] |
| tire2 |
a rubber covering that fits around the rim of a wheel. Tires are usually filled with air. |
| tube |
a long, hollow piece of glass, metal, or rubber used to hold or carry liquids or gases. [1/3 definitions] |
| washer |
a flat ring of rubber, metal, or other material used with a nut and bolt to make a tight fit. [1/3 definitions] |
| windshield wiper |
a long, narrow piece of rubber attached to a metal blade that moves mechanically across a front or rear window of a car or other vehicle. A windshield wiper moves back and forth to remove raindrops, snow, leaves, dirt, or the like from the windshield. |
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