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/ˈrʌbər/
Translation
Gummi
A tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.
“The soles of these boots are made of heavy-duty rubber.”
Das ist das elastische Material, aus dem man Dinge wie Autoreifen, Gummibänder oder Schuhsohlen macht.
A small piece of rubber or plastic used to remove pencil marks (British English).
“Can I borrow your rubber? I made a mistake in my sketch.”
In Großbritannien ist das das ganz normale Wort für einen Radiergummi.
A condom (informal).
“He always makes sure to carry a rubber in his wallet.”
In der Umgangssprache, besonders in den USA, wird das Wort oft als Begriff für ein Kondom verwendet.