eraser

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An eraser.
An eraser at the end of a pencil.

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Etymology [edit]

to erase + -er

Noun [edit]

eraser (plural erasers)

  1. A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
    I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.
  2. A thing used to erase something written by chalk on a chalkboard; chalkboard eraser.
  3. (computing) An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.

Synonyms [edit]

  • (thing used to remove markings): rubber

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