hard rubber

noun

: a firm rubber or rubber product
especially : a normally black horny substance made by vulcanizing natural rubber with high percentages of sulfur

Examples of hard rubber in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Made with a hard rubber shell and flexible neoprene collar, this pair stands up against puddles and slush. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2023 The rear has a hard rubber cover that's ridged to improve grip, while the front houses the large touch screen and main control buttons. Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024 The men had no weapons on them beside their hard rubber coshes—short bludgeons or batons. Myke Cole and Michael Livingston, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2024 The shoe has heavier tread and a hard rubber sole that grips better than a regular running shoe. Maria L. La Ganga, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hard rubber 

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hard rubber was in 1855

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“Hard rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20rubber. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

hard rubber

noun
: a firm rubber or rubber product
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