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rubber

adjective as in elastic

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This topological understanding of Euler’s formula — in which the shapes were rubber-like and not rigid — was first presented in an article by Johann Listing in 1861.

Different variations of Baffins and Sorels—think rubber bottom, synthetic top—boots are popular, good with moisture, and more lightweight, but generally not as effective in extreme cold as the bunny boots.

They have Clay and Harper, a rubber arm fit to swing between the majors and minors.

Once you pour your batter into the pan, smooth its top with a rubber spatula.

Lightly grease a rubber spatula with oil and use it to transfer the marshmallow mixture to the greased pan, spreading it evenly but quickly, as it will start to set.

These villages used to harvest rubber, cacao, palm oil, and coffee beans.

He spent three days in a rubber room wearing a plastic smock before returning.

With a rubber spatula, stir in the chocolate and cranberries until the dough is well mixed.

Soon his coffers were overflowing with revenue from rubber, palm oil, and ivory.

I pressed the dime-sized rubber button on my vest, which was linked to my radio.

A special quality of glove made of asbestos cloth, lined with rubber, is supplied for electric light work.

The garden walks were damp, and Edna called to the maid to bring out her rubber sandals.

Mackintoshes, vulcanized india-rubber, gutta-percha, and gossamer dust-coats unknown then.

But "son" had rebounded from the impact like a rubber ball, or the best trained gymnast of his school, as he was.

To-day they wore light covert coats over their canvas and rubber.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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