verb
erases; erased; erasing
[+ obj] :to remove (something that has been recorded) from a tape (such as a videotape or audiotape) or a computer disk
chiefly US
to remove (something written) by rubbing or scraping so that it can no longer be seen [+ obj]
to remove something written from (a surface)
[+ obj] :to remove any thought or memory of (something)