Meaning & Definition of word "Eraser"
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Eraser
/ɪˈreɪ.sər/
noun:
- 1. A tool used to remove pencil marks from paper.
- Example: I need to buy a new eraser because the one I have is worn out.
- 2. A piece of rubber or plastic used for erasing, often attached to the end of a pencil.
- Example: She used the eraser on her pencil to correct her mistake in the math problem.
- 3. A software tool or feature that deletes or removes data from digital files.
- Example: He used the eraser feature in the editing software to remove unwanted parts of the image.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'erase', which comes from the Latin 'erasus', meaning 'to rub out'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pencil eraser:
A type of eraser designed to remove pencil marks.
eraser head:
The top part of a pencil that serves as an eraser.
clean slate:
A fresh start, free from previous mistakes, like using an eraser.
Related Words
corrector:
A tool or substance that corrects written material.
pencil:
A writing instrument with a thin rod of graphite, often used with an eraser.
Slang Meanings of eraser
Meaning: Rubber
Example Sentence: Hey, can you pass me that rubber? I need to erase something.
Meaning: Wipe
Example Sentence: Just give it a wipe with the eraser to fix that error.