Kneaded eraser: meaning, definitions and examples

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kneaded eraser

 

[ ˈniːdɪd ɪˈreɪzər ]

Context #1

art supplies

A kneaded eraser is a type of artist's eraser that is pliable and can be molded into any shape. It is commonly used to erase pencil marks without leaving any residue.

Synonyms

artist's eraser, putty rubber

Examples of usage

  • The artist used a kneaded eraser to gently remove the pencil marks from the paper.
  • She shaped the kneaded eraser into a fine point to erase the tiny details in her drawing.

Translations

Translations of the word "kneaded eraser" in other languages:

🇵🇹 borracha amassada

🇮🇳 मलिन पेंसिल रबर

🇩🇪 Knetradiergummi

🇮🇩 penghapus karet

🇺🇦 гумка для стирання

🇵🇱 guma chlebowa

🇯🇵 練り消しゴム (ねりけしゴム)

🇫🇷 gomme mie de pain

🇪🇸 borrador amasado

🇹🇷 yoğurma silgisi

🇰🇷 반죽 지우개

🇸🇦 ممحاة معجونة

🇨🇿 hnízdící guma

🇸🇰 hnietacia guma

🇨🇳 橡皮泥 (xiàng pí ní)

🇸🇮 gnetena radirka

🇮🇸 hnoðgúmmí

🇰🇿 илекшелген өшіргіш

🇬🇪 ყელის საშლელი

🇦🇿 yoğrulmuş silgi

🇲🇽 goma de borrar amasada

Word origin

The kneaded eraser, also known as a putty rubber, was first introduced in the late 19th century as a versatile tool for artists. It is made of a pliable material that can be kneaded and shaped to effectively erase pencil marks. The kneaded eraser has since become a staple in the toolkit of many artists and is valued for its ability to cleanly remove marks without damaging the paper. Its popularity has continued to grow, especially among illustrators and draftsmen.