Rubbered: meaning, definitions and examples
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rubbered
[ ˈrʌbərd ]
application of rubber
Rubbered is the past tense of the verb 'to rubber', which means to coat, cover, or treat something with rubber. This verb can be applied in various contexts, including manufacturing and crafting. The process of rubbering is often employed to increase durability and waterproof qualities of objects. In a more abstract sense, it can also refer to the act of giving flexibility to a situation or approach.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The workers rubbered the entire surface of the machine.
- She rubbered the soles of her shoes for better traction.
- They rubbered the old pipes to prevent leaks.
Translations
Translations of the word "rubbered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borrachado
🇮🇳 रबरदार
🇩🇪 gummiert
🇮🇩 dilapisi karet
🇺🇦 покритий гумою
🇵🇱 gumowany
🇯🇵 ゴム製の
🇫🇷 caoutchouté
🇪🇸 gomado
🇹🇷 kauçuk kaplı
🇰🇷 고무로 덮인
🇸🇦 مُطَاطِي
🇨🇿 gumový
🇸🇰 gumový
🇨🇳 橡胶覆盖的
🇸🇮 gumiran
🇮🇸 gúmmuðu
🇰🇿 резеңкеленген
🇬🇪 ქაღალდის
🇦🇿 kauçuk örtüklü
🇲🇽 gomado
Etymology
The word 'rubber' originated in the early 16th century from the word 'rub', relating to the action of rubbing something to achieve a desired effect. Initially, the term referred to the substance derived from the sap of specific trees in South America. Rubber was once used mainly for erasers, which is how it got its name—because it could 'rub out' pencil marks. By the 19th century, with the advent of industrial processes and vulcanization, rubber began to be widely used in various applications including tires, footwear, and waterproof clothing, further evolving the term and its uses. The verb form 'to rubber' also emerged, capturing the act of applying this versatile material in different industries, especially in relation to manufacturing.