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English to English adjective
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capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy |
• an elastic band
• a youthful and elastic walk
source: wordnet30
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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. | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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able to adjust readily to different conditions |
• an adaptable person
• a flexible personality
• an elastic clause in a contract
source: wordnet30 noun
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a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together | source: wordnet30
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a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material | source: wordnet30
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An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber. | source: webster1913
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