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Quite often, little germs of ideas have come from something that I've observed or someone's told me. The process of it becoming fiction is expanding and extending it: stretching the rubber band of reality.
Laura Wade

Meaning of "rubber band" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RUBBER BAND

rubber band play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUBBER BAND

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Rubber band is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RUBBER BAND MEAN IN ENGLISH?

rubber band

Rubber band

A rubber band, also known as a binder, elastic band, lackey band, laggy band, or elastic, is a short length of rubber and latex, elastic in nature and formed in the shape of a circle which is commonly used to hold multiple objects together. The rubber band was patented in England on March 17, 1845 by Stephen Perry. Mesoamericans were using natural rubber products by 1600 B.C.; they mixed latex with other materials to get desired properties. In 1839, Charles Goodyear developed vulcanization which is used to make rubber today. Most rubber bands are manufactured out of natural rubber. Rubber bands come in a variety of sizes.

Definition of rubber band in the English dictionary

The definition of rubber band in the dictionary is a continuous loop of thin rubber, used to hold papers, etc, together Also called: elastic band.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUBBER BAND

rubber
rubber boots
rubber bridge
rubber bullet
rubber cement
rubber cheque
rubber gloves
rubber goods
rubber jaw
rubber plant
rubber plantation
rubber ring
rubber solution
rubber stamp
rubber tree
rubber-stamp
rubber-tyred
rubberise
rubberised
rubberize

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUBBER BAND

band
big band
blues band
boy band
brass band
conduction band
cover band
elastic band
energy band
frequency band
gastric band
girl band
jazz band
jug band
marching band
rock band
steel band
support band
tax band
tribute band
wedding band

Synonyms and antonyms of rubber band in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «rubber band» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RUBBER BAND

Find out the translation of rubber band to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rubber band from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rubber band» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

橡皮筋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

goma elástica
570 millions of speakers

English

rubber band
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रबर बैंड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شَرِيطٌ مَطَّاطيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

резиновая лента
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tira elástica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাবার ব্ন্ধনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

élastique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

getah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gummiband
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

輪ゴム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고무 밴드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

pita karet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dây thun
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரப்பர் இசைக்குழு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रबर बँड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lastik bant
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elastico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gumka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ґумова стрічка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

elastic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λαστιχάκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rekkie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gummisnodd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gummistrikk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rubber band

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUBBER BAND»

The term «rubber band» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.974 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RUBBER BAND» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «rubber band» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «rubber band» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rubber band

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2 QUOTES WITH «RUBBER BAND»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word rubber band.
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Michio Kaku
In string theory, all particles are vibrations on a tiny rubber band; physics is the harmonies on the string; chemistry is the melodies we play on vibrating strings; the universe is a symphony of strings, and the 'Mind of God' is cosmic music resonating in 11-dimensional hyperspace.
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Laura Wade
Quite often, little germs of ideas have come from something that I've observed or someone's told me. The process of it becoming fiction is expanding and extending it: stretching the rubber band of reality.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUBBER BAND»

Discover the use of rubber band in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rubber band and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Amazing Rubber Band Cars: Easy-to-Build Wind-Up Racers, ...
Combining fun and interactive activities, this guide will have kids captivated for hours constructing fantastic racing cars with the basics of only rubber bands, cardboard, and glue.
Mike Rigsby, 2007
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Tamilee Webb's Original Rubber Band Workout
"TAMILEE WEBB'S ORIGINAL RUBBER BAND WORKOUT has been a hit with fitness instructors across the U.S. and Europe.
Tamilee Webb, 1986
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Geometric transformations for a rubber-band sketch
Abstract: "The flexible rubber-band sketch is a useful representation for routing interconnect.
David Joseph Staepelaere, 1992
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Rubber Band Girl: A Mother's Memoir
Together, they successfully manage Marfan’s—and forge an unbreakable bond in the process. Rubber Band Girl is a heartwarming story of a mother and daughter who never give up on life or on each other.
Jennifer Nielson, 2013
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How Far Will a Rubber Band Stretch?
A little boy decides to find out how far a rubber band will stretch.
Mike Thaler, 1990
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Henry, Black Lightning and the Rubber Band
17-year-old Henry Wilson Worthington is an average teenager who could never guess what girls are thinking or convince his mother he is not ready for college.
Christopher A. Salvo, 2013
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Rubber Band Wars
He carefully looped the rubber band around the first joint of his right pinky finger and brought it around the base of his thumb joint and stretched it over the pillow of his index finger. Then he released it by moving his pinky finger slightly which ...
Angela A. Pitenis, 2004
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Rubber Band Loom Crafts
Leisure Arts. Band Placement The illustrations show the rainbow version of the bracelet. This four-sided bracelet is made on just 2 side-by-side loom pins. When Placing the Bands: • Place the loom on the table with the open parts of the pins ...
Leisure Arts, 2013
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Atlas of Colonoscopy: Examination Techniques and Diagnosis
Procedure for hemorrhoid ligation Under visualization with a proctoscope, suction is applied using a special applicator (Fig. 20.30) to an internal hemorrhoid localized above the dentate line. A rubber band is then placed around the base of the ...
H. Messmann, 2011
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Kinetic and Potential Energy: Understanding Changes Within ...
In other words, the stored energy can be released. To see how potential energy works, try this experiment. Place a rubber band in front of you. Unless you move it , the rubber band will stay where it is. Now, place the rubber band over the tip of ...
Jennifer Viegas, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUBBER BAND»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rubber band is used in the context of the following news items.
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Charges: Ogden man fatally smothered dog with rubber bands
Police say Lucero used six rubber bands on the dog, wrapping them around its muzzle 15 times at a home near 400 N. Wall Avenue. Lucero said "he was angry ... «Deseret News, May 15»
2
Rubber band to the face snaps get mom arrested
STORM LAKE, Iowa —Police say a Storm Lake woman accused of snapping her 10-year-old daughter in the face with a rubber band has been arrested. «KCCI Des Moines, May 15»
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Police track down suspect wanted in Westport robberies by DNA left …
According to the probable cause statement, Thomas used his teeth to remove a thick rubber band that surrounded the wallet he allegedly took from the owner of ... «fox4kc.com, Feb 15»
4
Poodle Found with Rubber Bands Around Mouth Now Ready for …
The four-year-old poodle found with rubber bands cutting into her muzzle is ready for a forever home, County officials said. Frankie the miniature poodle was ... «NBC 7 San Diego, Feb 15»
5
Dog Suffers 'Significant' Injuries After Rubber Bands Are Used as …
The dog was taken to the department's animal care facility on Gaines Street, where veterinary staff removed the rubber bands and treated the dog's injuries. «KTLA, Jan 15»
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Loom band charms taken off toy store shelves over cancer chemical …
Britain's biggest independent toy store took plastic loom band charms off its shelves ... rubber bands which are weaved together to make friendship bracelets. «Mirror.co.uk, Aug 14»
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Graphene-treated rubber bands used as inexpensive body motion …
Graphene is a cutting-edge wonder material, used in applications ranging from solar cells to supercapacitors. Rubber bands, on the other hand ... well, they're ... «Gizmag, Aug 14»
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Rainbow Loom knockoffs could contain carcinogens
Laboratory researchers also found that the real Rainbow Loom toys – rubber band ... “We wish that everyone can enjoy making rubber band crafts safely.”. «Kansas.com, Aug 14»
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HUH?! Dress Made Of RUBBER BANDS Sells For Nearly $300000
Helen Smith, 42, or North Wales, put the “dress” on eBay for £50, or about $85, after her friend Kathryn Burnand spent three-and-a-half weeks weaving it out of ... «Daily Caller, Jul 14»
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Rubber band device invented by 11-year-old could keep parents …
According to his website, he created the device – a bright strap made of rubber bands and neon duct tape – to help keep children from being left in hot cars. «al.com, Jun 14»

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