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elastic
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
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What does elastic mean?
adjective
- Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
- Made of elastic.
- Of clothing, elasticated.
More meanings (7)
adjective
- Sensitive to changes in price.
- springy; bouncy; vivacious
- Pervasive, all-encompassing.
- Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
noun
- An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
- An elastic band.
- Specifically, a hair tie.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɪˈlæstɪk/
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A thick padding fastened upon a kind of elastic network, made of the best steel, lined the inside of the walls.
A girl came up from out of a door just behind, put some newly-pressed elastic web appliances on the counter, and returned.
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It consists essentially of a small, flat, metallic box made of elastic metal, and from which the air has been partially exhausted.
Tess sprang like an elastic ball from his side to her feet, while her face flushed and her eyes shone in the firelight.