Elastic - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ɪˈlæstɪk|  American pronunciation of the word elastic
Brit.  |ɪˈlæstɪk|  British pronunciation of the word elastic

noun

- a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
- a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

adjective

- able to adjust readily to different conditions (syn: flexible, pliable, pliant)
an elastic clause in a contract

Extra examples

...when vacationing, we generally have very elastic daily sightseeing plans...

She wrapped an elastic around the cards.

Demand for this type of holiday will probably be fairly elastic.

The elastic waistband of my pants won't stretch any more.

These pants have an elastic waist.

An elastic waist makes these jeans ideal for the larger woman.

Do you have any boxers with elastic waistbands?

Word forms

noun
singular: elastic
plural: elastics
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