eraser

Meanings

• Noun

  A tool used to remove marks or writing from a surface.

  - "He used an eraser to correct mistakes on his math paper."
  - "After making a mistake on the whiteboard, the teacher used an eraser to clean it up."

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Synonyms

bungee , india rubber , rubber

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with eraser
raser , maser , razor , jazzlar , gasser

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Variants

List of all variants of eraser that leads to same result
eraser , erasers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'eraser' comes from the Latin word 'erasare', which means 'to rub out'.

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Trivia

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1. The first erasers were made from bread.

2. The rubber eraser was invented in 1839 by H.N. Rubber Company.

3. Erasers are not just used for removing marks from paper. They are also used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of rubber and plastics.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rubber: Erasers are often made of rubber, which makes them effective at removing marks.

2. Correction: The eraser is a tool used for making corrections.

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Culture

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The eraser has been used as a symbol of correction and starting anew. In literature, it is often used as a metaphor for forgiveness and second chances.

How to Memorize "eraser"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an eraser in your hand. Visualize the way it looks and feels.
   - Think about the way an eraser moves across a surface, removing marks.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the eraser with the act of making things right.
   - Think about how the eraser is used to correct mistakes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'eraser' by thinking of the 'E' in 'eraser' standing for 'Erase'.
   - Create a mental image of an eraser to help you remember the word.

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