English to English adjective 1. capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy  an elastic band|a youthful and elastic walk source: wordnet30
2. 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 3. able to adjust readily to different conditions  an adaptable person|a flexible personality|an elastic clause in a contract source: wordnet30
noun 4. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together  source: wordnet30
5. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material  source: wordnet30
6. An elastic woven fabric, as a belt, braces or suspenders, etc., made in part of India rubber.  source: webster1913
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