n. A thing used to erase or remove something written or drawn by a pen or a pencil.
n. A thing used to erase something written by chalk on a chalkboard; chalkboard eraser.
n. An overwriter program used to prevent data recovery.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who, or that which, erases; esp., a sharp instrument or a piece of rubber used to erase writings, drawings, etc.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which erases.
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n. an implement used to erase something
Word Usage
"For readers who want to know more: The eraser is a sculpture by Swedish sculptor Claes Oldenburg, who is best known for his oversize sculptures of everyday objects."