rubber

To turn around to see something; to look out or about in an eager or awkward manner; in general, to look about.

To listen when others are talking through the telephone (on party lines).

See the extract.

The substance obtained by the coagulation of the latex of Hevea Brasiliensis, wherever grown. This is known commercially as cultivated Para. See Ceylon rubber.

See rubber shoddy.

One who turns around to see something; one who gazes or looks out eagerly: often used as an exclamation in mockery of one who turns to look at something.

A person who rubs, or who practises rubbing of any kind as a business, as one employed in rubbing or polishing stone, one who attends and rubs down horses (as those used for racing), one who practises massage, etc.

An instrument, substance, or stuff used for rubbing, or cleaning or polishing by friction.