erase 
/ɪˈreɪs, Brit ɪˈreɪz/ verb
eras·es; erased; eras·ing /ɪˈreɪs, Brit ɪˈreɪz/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk
▪ The recording can be erased and the tape used again. ▪ Several important files were accidentally erased. ; also : to remove recorded material from (a tape or disk)
▪ You can erase the tape/disk and use it again. 2 chiefly US a : to remove (something written) by rubbing or scraping so that it can no longer be seen [+ obj] ▪ She erased the wrong answer from her paper and filled in the correct one. ▪ I erased the chalk marks from the blackboard. [no obj] ▪ These marks won't erase. [=can't be erased]
b : to remove something written from (a surface)
▪ erase [=clean] the blackboard 3 [+ obj] : to remove any thought or memory of (something)
▪ Time has erased the event from her memory. [=she has completely forgotten the event]
▪ The recording can be erased and the tape used again. ▪ Several important files were accidentally erased. ; also : to remove recorded material from (a tape or disk)
▪ You can erase the tape/disk and use it again.
b : to remove something written from (a surface)
▪ erase [=clean] the blackboard
▪ Time has erased the event from her memory. [=she has completely forgotten the event]
— eras·able /ɪˈreɪsəbəl, Brit ɪˈreɪzəbəl/ adjective
▪ an erasable tape
/ɪˈreɪsəbəl, Brit ɪˈreɪzəbəl/ adjective ▪ an erasable tape
