eraser

/ɪˈɹeɪzə/noun

A small tool, usually made of rubber, used to rub out marks made with a pencil or pen.

Example sentences

“She rubbed out the wrong answer with her eraser.”
“Can I borrow your eraser? I made a mistake on my drawing.”

American English; British speakers say 'rubber' for the same object, which can cause classroom confusion across dialects.

Related words

rulerA flat strip of wood, plastic, or metal with marked units, used for measuring and for drawing straight lines.pencilA writing tool with a thin graphite core, usually encased in wood and sharpened to a point.highlighterA pen with bright, transparent ink used to mark important parts of a text.stationeryPaper, envelopes, pens, and other supplies used for writing and office work.calculatorA machine, usually electronic, built to carry out mathematical calculations.workbookA study book with questions and exercises, giving students space to write their answers and working.