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Eraser

Definition:

An eraser is a small tool used to remove pencil marks or other types of writing from paper or other surfaces.

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, an eraser refers to a small rubber or vinyl object that is commonly attached to the end of a pencil or used separately.

Examples:

1. I made a mistake on my math homework, so I used an eraser to fix it.

2. The artist gently used an eraser to remove the pencil sketch lines from the canvas.

Local Usage:

In some local contexts, an eraser might be referred to by other names such as "rubber" (UK) or "sustituto" (Latin America).

Examples:

1. Can you lend me your rubber? I need to fix the typo in my essay.

2. When the students make an error, the teacher hands them a "sustituto" to correct it.

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