rubber
1. [ noun ] latex from trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus)
Synonyms: gum_elastic caoutchouc India_rubber
Related terms: latex foam_rubber synthetic_rubber cold_rubber hard_rubber Para_rubber crepe_rubber rubberize
2. [ adjective ] made of rubber and therefore water-repellent
Synonyms: rubberised rubberized
Examples:

"rubber boots"

Related terms: impermeable
3. [ noun ] (sexuality) contraceptive device consisting of a thin rubber or latex sheath worn over the penis during intercourse
Synonyms: safety safe prophylactic condom
Related terms: contraceptive
4. [ verb ] coat or impregnate with rubber
Synonyms: rubberise rubberize
Examples:

"rubberize fabric for rain coats"

Related terms: coat
5. [ adjective ] returned for lack of funds
Synonyms: no-good
Examples:

"a rubber check" "a no-good check"

Related terms: colloquialism bad
6. [ noun ] an eraser made of rubber (or of a synthetic material with properties similar to rubber); commonly mounted at one end of a pencil
Synonyms: pencil_eraser rubber_eraser
Related terms: eraser pencil
7. [ noun ] (clothing) a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
Synonyms: galosh golosh gumshoe arctic
Related terms: overshoe
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