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rubout

/rʌbaʊt/ noun · British & US
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What does rubout mean?

noun

A rubout is a correction or erasure, typically made by rubbing out marks or writing. It can also refer to a cancellation or deletion of something.

Example

"The artist made a rubout on the canvas to correct the mistake."

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