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elastic

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. elastic (noun)
  2. gum elastic (noun)

2elastic

noun

Definition of ELASTIC

1
a : easily stretched rubber usually prepared in cords, strings, or bands b : rubber band
2
a : an elastic fabric usually made of yarns containing rubber b : something made from this fabric
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Examples of ELASTIC

  1. She wrapped an elastic around the cards.

First Known Use of ELASTIC

1847

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