elastic (Meaning)

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elastic (n)

a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

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elastic (a)

capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

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elastic (s)

able to adjust readily to different conditions

Webster

elastic (a.)

Springing back; having a power or inherent property of returning to the form from which a substance is bent, drawn, pressed, or twisted; springy; having the power of rebounding; as, a bow is elastic; the air is elastic; India rubber is elastic.

Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; an elastic constitution.

Webster

elastic (n.)

An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.

elastic Sentence Examples

  1. The gymnast performed incredible feats of flexibility on the elastic trampoline.
  2. She carefully stretched the elastic band, preparing for the slingshot launch.
  3. The bungee jumper's elastic cord snapped back, propelling them high into the air.
  4. The elastic waistband of her pants allowed for maximum comfort and movement.
  5. The elastic recoil of the rubber band caused the toy car to zoom across the floor.
  6. The elastic nature of the material allowed it to stretch and conform to different shapes.
  7. The elastic band snapped back, causing the toy airplane to fly through the air.
  8. The elastic material stretched and contracted, adapting to the changing shape of the object it was holding.
  9. The company's elastic budget allowed for unexpected expenses and financial flexibility.
  10. The elastic properties of the rubber band made it a suitable material for the slingshot.

FAQs About the word elastic

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

flexible, stretchable, plastic, resilient, stretchy, stretch, adaptable,rubbery, ductile, springy

inflexible,inelastic, solid, stiff, nonelastic, rigid, rigid, inelastic, nonelastic, stiff

The gymnast performed incredible feats of flexibility on the elastic trampoline.

She carefully stretched the elastic band, preparing for the slingshot launch.

The bungee jumper's elastic cord snapped back, propelling them high into the air.

The elastic waistband of her pants allowed for maximum comfort and movement.