pliable flexible and easily bent or molded;
a young, pliable tree branch ductile used to describe metals that can be easily drawn out into a long continuous wire or hammered into thin sheets;
The alloy possesses a high proportion of tin to copper, giving the metal special ductile qualities. malleable used to describe metals or other substances that can be shaped without breaking or cracking;
Iron possesses a very low carbon content, which makes it tough and malleable. The sculptor used wet, malleable plaster to create a cast of her subject's head. elastic used to describe substances or materials that can be stretched without breaking and then return to their original shape;
An elastic material such as rubber is easily pulled into long strings. Add enough water to form a soft elastic dough and knead until smooth. pliant supple and easily bent;
To execute this move, the wrist must be pliant and completely relaxed. plastic easily shaped, molded, or modeled;
The clay is plastic and easy to use.
