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Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
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Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.
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An eraser.
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A condom.
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Someone or something which rubs.
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The cushion of an electric machine.
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The rectangular pad on the pitcher's mound from which the pitcher must pitch.
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Jones toes the rubber and then fires to the plate.
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(in the plural) Water-resistant shoe covers, galoshes, overshoes.
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Johnny, don't forget your rubbers today.
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Tires, particularly racing tires.
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Jones enters the pits to get new rubber.
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A hardship or misfortune.