Eraser: meaning, definitions and examples
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eraser
[ ɪˈreɪsər ]
stationery
A small tool or object with a rubber or plastic tip that is used for removing pencil marks by rubbing them out.
Synonyms
rubber, rubber eraser
Examples of usage
- The eraser on my pencil is worn out.
- Can I borrow your eraser?
art
A soft, kneadable rubber or similar material used for removing or highlighting charcoal, chalk, or graphite marks.
Synonyms
art eraser, kneaded eraser
Examples of usage
- She used an eraser to create highlights in her drawing.
- The artist gently erased the charcoal marks to create shading.
technology
A tool or feature in software programs that allows users to remove or delete text or images.
Synonyms
delete feature, delete tool
Examples of usage
- You can use the eraser tool to remove unwanted elements from the image.
- The eraser function in the program makes editing easy.
Translations
Translations of the word "eraser" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borracha
🇮🇳 रबर
🇩🇪 Radiergummi
🇮🇩 penghapus
🇺🇦 гумка
🇵🇱 gumka do mazania
🇯🇵 消しゴム (けしゴム)
🇫🇷 gomme
🇪🇸 goma de borrar
🇹🇷 silgi
🇰🇷 지우개
🇸🇦 ممحاة
🇨🇿 guma
🇸🇰 guma
🇨🇳 橡皮 (xiàngpí)
🇸🇮 radirka
🇮🇸 strokleður
🇰🇿 өшіргіш
🇬🇪 საშლელი
🇦🇿 pozandan
🇲🇽 goma de borrar
Word origin
The term 'eraser' originated from the Latin word 'erasio' which means scraping or rubbing out. The modern eraser, as we know it today, was invented in the late 18th century by Edward Nairne, an English engineer. Initially, erasers were made from natural rubber, but with advancements in technology, synthetic materials like vinyl and plastic are now commonly used. The eraser has become an essential tool in both traditional and digital writing and drawing, aiding in the correction and modification of mistakes.
See also: erase, erasure, unerasable.