ELASTIC

• (noun) a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

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

  synonyms : elastic band , rubber band

• (adj.) capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy

  "an elastic band", "a youthful and elastic walk"

• (adj.) able to adjust readily to different conditions

  "an adaptable person", "a flexible personality", "an elastic clause in a contract"

  synonyms : flexible , pliable , pliant

  "she took advantage of his pliant nature” -added by nsrees

  He is a very adjusting and pliable man. -added by naila_inlas

  After roaming almost all parts of the country Bhusan had certainly become very elastic. -added by priyavanjeri

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