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| e·las·tic [ i lástik ] |
noun (plural e·las·tics) |
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1. stretchy material: strips or threads of rubber or similar stretchable material, or fabric or tape with a stretchy material woven into it so that it can fit tightly around something
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2.
Same as rubber band
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adjective |
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1. made of elastic: made of or containing elastic
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2. stretchy and flexible: describes an object or substance that can return quickly to its original shape and size after being bent, stretched, or squashed
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3. easily changed: able to incorporate changes or adapt to new circumstances easily
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4. springy: light and springy, especially in movement
  an elastic gait
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| [Mid-17th century. Via modern Latin< Greek elastikos "driving, propelling" < elaunein "drive"] |
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| e·las·ti·cal·ly adverb |
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