Definition of ERASER

eraser

Plural: erasers

Noun

  • An implement used for rubbing out marks or mistakes.
  • an implement used to erase something
  • One who erases.
  • An object used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
  • An object used to erase something written either by chalk on a chalkboard, by a marker on a whiteboard, or by some other erasable implement; a chalkboard eraser, whiteboard eraser, etc.
  • An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.

Examples

  • He wished for an ERASER to remove his opponent’s perfectly placed Z word.
  • I have worn out the eraser on this pencil.

Origin / Etymology

From erase + -er.

Synonyms

bungee, india rubber, rubber

Scrabble Score: 6

eraser: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
eraser: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
eraser: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

eraser: valid Words With Friends Word