rubout
rubout · rubouts
An instance of erasing with a rubberAn instance of erasing with a rubber.
/ˈɹʌbaʊt/
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)An instance of erasing with a rubber.
(broadly, countable, slang)An assassination.
(broadly, dated, uncountable)Synonym of backspace.
Origin
Deverbal from rub out.Deverbal from rub out.
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Forms
plural: ruboutsSynonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable