Rubber meaning in English
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Definition
rubber: an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees
I bought a pack of rubber bands to flick at my teacher.
a rubber (UK): an eraser, an item used to rub out writing in pencil
Examples
- "We have three bottles of champagne, a big rubber ball, and a net."
- "Bob Carter : Well, they're black on one side, with a stripe on the other, there's a rubber antenna, and some blue thing..."
- "Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber (Hong Kong, merger between Wang and childhood friend Dong Fang's business."
- "Minor victory: I've persuaded Horatio to wear rubber gloves after using the toilet."
- "Put your rubber gloves on."
- "You can come over, as long as you bring some rum, some rubber gloves and a towel."
- "A regulation dodgeball is a rubber ball 8 and 1/2 inches in diameter;"
Exercise 1
Rubber is .
It is hard to determine the correct answer from the context alone, so give your best guess!
It is hard to determine the correct answer from the context alone, so give your best guess!
Rubber is a natural or synthetic elastic material.
It is hard to determine the correct answer from the context alone, so give your best guess!
It is hard to determine the correct answer from the context alone, so give your best guess!
a natural or synthetic elastic material: This is correct. Rubber is indeed an elastic material made either naturally from rubber trees, or even synthetically. Note: "an eraser" (an object for removing pencil marks from paper) can be made of rubber or other materials.
a hard, durable metallic material: This is incorrect. Rubber is not metallic.
a combustible gas used to power electronic devices : This is incorrect. Rubber not a gas.
something that cows chew: This is an interesting choice, and I commend your bravery in selecting it. I believe cows usually chew something called "cud", which is food regurgitated from one of the four partitions of the cow's stomach, and then masticated at the beast's leisure. The seems like a great way to spend an afternoon in my opinion.
Exercise 2
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. =
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. =
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. =
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. =
This company might produce earrings, necklaces, bracelets, etc. = Wang Jewelry 1
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
This company might produce parts like mufflers, spark plugs, steering wheels, etc. = Wang Automotive 2
This company is wholly owned by Wang, it makes labels for beverages, among other things. = Wang Bottling Co 3
This company might produce tires, pencil erasers, elastic bands, etc. = Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber 4
This company might produce sneakers, balls, rackets, etc. = Wang Sports 5
1 Wang Jewelry: This is correct. "Wang Jewelry" would likely produce or manufacture these items, called "jewelry" (ornaments worn on the body such as "earrings" (worn in or on the ear), "necklaces" (worn around the neck), and "bracelets" (worn around the wrist).
1 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
1 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
1 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
1 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
2 Wang Automotive: This is correct. "Wang Automotive" would manufacture appliances and parts for cars, trucks, and other motorized vehicles. A "(car) part" is any piece of machinery or material that is used for a car, such as the wheels, or the windows. A "spark plug" is a car part that ignites the gas in the car's engine. The "steering wheel" is the wheel used by the driver to direct the vehicle. A "muffler" is located near the engine and helps to lower the noise of the engine.
2 Wang Jewelery: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
2 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not produce these items.
2 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not manufacture these items.
2 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautics company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
2 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
3 Wang Bottling Co: This is correct. "Wang Bottling Co" is a bottling company, meaning that it specializes in putting products in bottles (or "bottling" products). A "beverage" is a more formal word for a drink, and is often used in the service industry. When a company is "wholly owned", it means that it is "100% owned" by another company or individual.
3 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not produce these items.
3 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
3 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would be unlikely to manufacture these items.
3 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is correct. "Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber" would likely manufacture items such as "tires", "pencil erasers" and "elastic bands", which are all made from rubber. "Rubber" is a fantastic elastic polymer that originates from South and Central America. Apparently, the Spanish Conquistadores were so astounded by the vigorous bouncing of the rubber balls of the Aztecs that they wondered if the balls were enchanted by evil spirits.
4 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
4 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
4 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
4 Wang Sports: This is incorrect. A sports company would be unlikely to manufacture these types of items.
4 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Sports: This is correct. According to the report, "Wang Sports" makes "sports apparel and athletic products". "Sneakers" (or "trainers" in British English) are a type of sports shoe. A "racket" (or "racquet") is a type of bat used to hit balls in sport, for example: a tennis racket.
5 Wang Jewelry: This is incorrect. A jewelry company would not produce these items.
5 Wang Automotive: This is incorrect. An automotive company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Bottling Co: This is incorrect. A bottling company would not be the type of company that produces these items.
5 Wang Aeronautics: This is incorrect. An aeronautical company would be likely to manufacture aeroplanes or parts for the aircraft industry, not these types of products.
5 Wang/Fang Textiles and Rubber: This is incorrect. A textile and rubber company would not be the type of company that manufactures these items.
Exercise 3
Car Talk!
Fill in the blanks using the automotive terms listed below. Not every term is used!
trunk | tire | steering wheel | spare | jack | flat | iron | glove box | hubcap
1. This is a ring or circle made of rubber which covers a wheel. It rolls, and cars have 4 of them! It is a .
2. An extra, or additional one of these, used in emergencies, is called a .
3. One which has lost air pressure (perhaps due to a puncture) and has deflated is called a
4. This is a tool used to elevate or raise a car (in order to replace a wheel for example). It is a .
5. This the area in the back of a car used for storage. It is a .
Fill in the blanks using the automotive terms listed below. Not every term is used!
trunk | tire | steering wheel | spare | jack | flat | iron | glove box | hubcap
1. This is a ring or circle made of rubber which covers a wheel. It rolls, and cars have 4 of them! It is a .
2. An extra, or additional one of these, used in emergencies, is called a .
3. One which has lost air pressure (perhaps due to a puncture) and has deflated is called a
4. This is a tool used to elevate or raise a car (in order to replace a wheel for example). It is a .
5. This the area in the back of a car used for storage. It is a .
Car Talk!
Fill in the blanks using the automotive terms listed below. Not every term is used!
trunk | tire | steering wheel | spare | jack | flat | iron | glove box | hubcap
1. This is a ring or circle made of rubber which covers a wheel. It rolls, and cars have 4 of them! It is a tire 1.
2. An extra, or additional one of these, used in emergencies, is called a spare 2.
3. One which has lost air pressure (perhaps due to a puncture) and has deflated is called a flat 3
4. This is a tool used to elevate or raise a car (in order to replace a wheel for example). It is a jack 4.
5. This the area in the back of a car used for storage. It is a trunk 5.
Fill in the blanks using the automotive terms listed below. Not every term is used!
trunk | tire | steering wheel | spare | jack | flat | iron | glove box | hubcap
1. This is a ring or circle made of rubber which covers a wheel. It rolls, and cars have 4 of them! It is a tire 1.
2. An extra, or additional one of these, used in emergencies, is called a spare 2.
3. One which has lost air pressure (perhaps due to a puncture) and has deflated is called a flat 3
4. This is a tool used to elevate or raise a car (in order to replace a wheel for example). It is a jack 4.
5. This the area in the back of a car used for storage. It is a trunk 5.
1 tire: A "tire" (US) or "tyre" (UK) is a rubber band around a wheel, for example around the 4 wheels of a car or the 2 wheels of a bike). Tires are made of rubber.
2 spare: An extra tire, used in case of emergency is called a "spare tire". The term "spare" has several meanings, but is often synonymous with "extra", "surplus" or "additional".
3 flat: A "flat tire" describes a tire that has lost air, or has deflated, often because of a puncture or hole in the tire. "Flat tires" are not safe to drive on, and need to be replaced immediately!
4 jack: A "jack" or "car jack" is a tool used to elevate or raise heavy objects. Smaller jacks are often kept in cars in case of a flat tire.
5 trunk: The "trunk" (US) or "boot" (UK) of a vehicle is a space used for storage, generally in the back of the vehicle. In many cars, the spare, or extra tire, is located in the trunk of the car.
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