rubber

/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)//ˈɹʌbɚ/

noun

1
Pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon polymer of isoprene.
2
Synthetic materials with the same properties as natural rubber.
3
An eraser.
4
A condom.
5
Someone or something which rubs.
6
The cushion of an electric machine.
7
The rectangular pad on the pitcher's mound from which the pitcher must pitch.
“Jones toes the rubber and then fires to the plate.”
8
(in the plural) Water-resistant shoe covers, galoshes, overshoes.
“Johnny, don't forget your rubbers today.”
9
Tires, particularly racing tires.
“Jones enters the pits to get new rubber.”
10
A hardship or misfortune.

1
In relation to a series of games or matches between two competitors where the overall winner of the series is the competitor which wins a majority of the individual games or matches:
2
A rubber match; a game or match played to break a tie.
3
The game of rubber bridge.

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