Definition of rubber band

rubber bandnoun

dây thun

/ˌrʌbə ˈbænd//ˌrʌbər ˈbænd/

The word "rubber band" originated in the 19th century as a result of the widespread use of natural rubber, which was obtained from rubber trees. Initially, rubber bands were not readily available, and fasteners made from other materials, such as string or bone, were utilized for holding objects together. In the late 1800s, the development of the vulcanization process by Charles Goodyear allowed for the mass production of synthetic rubber. This paved the way for the creation of elastic bands, which were first marketed by Thomas Hancock in the UK and Stephen we Chronister in the US, in the mid-1840s. Hancock, an English inventor, designed the rubber band as a simpler and more accommodating alternative to traditional fasteners, which were often cumbersome and inflexible. His device was initially called a "Rubber Bung" since it resembled a bung, a stopper used to seal wine bottles. Later on, when similar devices were manufactured across England, Germany, and the United States, the term "rubber band" became more widely popularized. The term "rubber band" for these products grew in popularity, and it emerged as a common phrase because of its simplicity, accuracy, and thoroughness. Today, rubber bands are widely used in various applications, including car manufacturing, lingerie production, envelope fastening, and office equipment like staplers and hole punches.

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Example:
  • I used a rubber band to hold the papers together before I could staple them.

    Tôi dùng dây chun để giữ các tờ giấy lại với nhau trước khi tôi có thể ghim chúng lại.

  • The rubber band around the stem of the banana kept it from falling off while I carried it in my bag.

    Dây chun buộc quanh cuống quả chuối giúp quả chuối không bị rơi ra khi tôi để trong túi.

  • I looped a rubber band around the soup can to create a makeshift weightlifting implement.

    Tôi quấn một sợi dây chun quanh hộp súp để tạo thành dụng cụ nâng tạ tạm thời.

  • The rubber band on my wristwatch snapped unexpectedly, so now I need to replace it.

    Dây cao su trên đồng hồ đeo tay của tôi đột nhiên bị đứt nên bây giờ tôi cần phải thay nó.

  • The baker used rubber bands to keep the loaves of bread from rising too much during the proofing process.

    Người thợ làm bánh đã sử dụng dây cao su để giữ cho ổ bánh mì không nở quá nhiều trong quá trình ủ.

  • I secured the chicken wings with rubber bands before boiling them in the pot, ensuring even cooking.

    Tôi buộc chặt cánh gà bằng dây chun trước khi luộc trong nồi, đảm bảo cánh gà chín đều.

  • My kids love to play with brightly-colored rubber bands, which helps quiet them down during long car rides.

    Con tôi thích chơi những sợi dây thun nhiều màu sắc, giúp chúng im lặng hơn trong những chuyến đi dài bằng ô tô.

  • The hairdresser wrapped my hair with rubber bands to create the perfect curls before setting them.

    Thợ làm tóc quấn tóc tôi bằng dây chun để tạo thành những lọn tóc xoăn hoàn hảo trước khi cố định tóc.

  • The mechanics used rubber bands to keep the car's exhaust pipe from rattling while driving on rough terrain.

    Các thợ máy đã sử dụng dây cao su để giữ cho ống xả của xe không phát ra tiếng kêu lạch cạch khi lái xe trên địa hình gồ ghề.

  • The child kept the ball rolling by attaching a rubber band to the floor and pulling it gently.

    Đứa trẻ giữ cho quả bóng lăn bằng cách buộc một sợi dây cao su vào sàn và kéo nhẹ.