élastique — meaning in English

English meaning

• elastic adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
• springy adj That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
• waistband noun The strip of fabric that fits around the waist on trousers or a skirt.

Senses

élastique is used for these senses in English:

• bungee rope A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping.
• elastic (uncountable) An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
• elastic band A small, narrow loop of rubber or similar material used to hold items or body parts together.
• elasticated Of clothing or part of a garment, containing a strip or strips of elastic, especially in the waistband, cuffs or the ends of the legs, in order to make the clothing fit snugly.
• hair tie A circular piece of elastic used to hold hair in place.
• springy That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
• waistband A band of fabric encircling the waist, especially a part of a pair of pants or a skirt.

elastic — full definition

1. adjective Able to stretch and then spring back to its original shape.
2. adjective Flexible and able to adapt readily to change.
3. noun A stretchy band or material used to hold or fasten things, such as in clothing or hair.

springy — full definition

1. adj That returns rapidly to its original form (as a spring does) after being bent, compressed, stretched, etc.
2. adj Lively; bouncy.
3. adj Characteristic of the spring season.
4. adj Of land, having many springs (of water).

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