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elastic in Dutch

elastic in Dutch is elastieken — elastic means able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.

elastic in Dutch

elastieken
adj
Made of elastic.

What does "elastic" mean?

  1. adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
    "The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes."
  2. adjective Flexible and able to adapt readily to change.
    "Her elastic schedule let her rearrange meetings at short notice."
  3. noun A stretchy band or material used to hold or fasten things, such as in clothing or hair.
    "She tied her hair back with an elastic."
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elastic in a sentence

  • The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes.
  • A rubber band is elastic — pull it and it snaps back.
  • Her elastic schedule let her rearrange meetings at short notice.
  • She tied her hair back with an elastic.

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What is "elastic" in Dutch?

"elastic" in Dutch is elastieken. elastic means: Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.

How do you use "elastic" in a sentence?

Example: "The waistband is elastic, so the trousers fit a range of sizes." In Dutch, "elastic" is elastieken.

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