English Dictionary

rubber

/ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/

noun

The entire series, of an odd number of games or matches in which ties are impossible (especially a series of three games in bridge or whist).

I bought a new rubber for my pencil.

意味（1）

The entire series, of an odd number of games or matches in which ties are impossible (especially a series of three games in bridge or whist).

They played, and Creed and his young partner won the first rubber, winning the two first games running.

意味（2）

An individual match within the series (especially in racquet sports).

Ladies matches shall consist of 6 rubbers. Each rubber shall consist of best of 3 games to 21 points.

意味（3）

(sports, Canada, US) A rubber match; a game or match played to break a tie.

意味（4）

The game of rubber bridge.

Still, I confess that I miss my rubber. It is the first Saturday night for seven-and-twenty years that I have not had my rubber. I think you will find that you will play for a higher stake to-night than you have ever done yet, and that the play will be more exciting.