ERASER

eraser

(noun) an implement used to erase something

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

eraser (plural erasers)

One who erases.

(North America) A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.

(North America) A thing used to erase something written by chalk on a chalkboard, by marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.

(computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.

Synonyms

• (thing used to remove markings): (UK) rubber, (UK) india rubber, (UK) bungee

Anagrams

• Reaser, rarees, searer, serrae

Source: Wiktionary


E*ras"er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, erases; esp., a sharp instrument or a piece of rubber used to erase writings, drawings, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

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