rubber

Definition

  • noun: a strong substance that stretches and that is made out of chemicals or from the juice of a tropical tree
  • noun: one that rubs
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: whetstone, rubstone, sarcasm

Examples

  • The legislature has been nothing more than a 'rubber stamp' for the President.

  • They expected the proposal to be 'rubber-stamped' by the legislature.

  • The teams will play today in the 'rubber game' of the series.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) How am I going to stop him? Every time I get close to him, he fries my web-shooter. Okay, have you tried ? him ? Yes, I tried everything, rubber, plastic... Did you try magnetizing him? I didn't...try magnetizing him. Okay, well, remember eighth grade Science class? - You cause an electric charge. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2