单词	elastic
释义	elastic1 nounelastic2 adjective elastice‧las‧tic1 /ɪˈlæstɪk/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES The gloves have elastic at the wrist for a snug fit. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS A conical party hat was now perched on top of the grey stubble, with the elastic stretched under my chin. I mean, who in their right mind would want to jump from a great height with elastic tied round their ankles? It is useful to use that very fine elastic on the zig-zag, the two circular rows and the following one. The local magistrate might not believe in the frayed elastic, either, if the McReady family were pillars of the kirk. The stretching of the elastic explains the elasticity of lung tissue and that energy is required to stretch the tissue. There's no elastic been invented that doesn't go all slack the minute a camera comes out. word sets WORD SETS► Material & Textiles acetate, nounacrylic, adjectivealpaca, nounangora, nounastrakhan, nounbaize, nounbatik, nounbind, verbbinding, nounbolt, nounbroadloom, nounbrocade, nounbrushed, adjectivebuckram, nounbuckskin, nounburlap, nouncalico, nouncambric, nouncamelhair, nouncandlewick, nouncanvas, nouncard, nouncard, verbcarpeting, nouncashmere, nouncatgut, nouncellulose, nounchamois, nouncheesecloth, nounchenille, nounchiffon, nounchintz, nounchintzy, adjectivecoal tar, nouncoir, nouncorduroy, nouncotton, nouncotton gin, nouncrepe, nouncrisp, adjectiveDacron, noundamask, noundenim, noundowny, adjectivedrapery, noundrill, noundrugget, nounductile, adjectiveelastic, nounelastic, adjectiveelectroplate, verbfelt, nounfibre, nounfustian, nounhaircloth, nounhank, nounhardboard, nounhomespun, adjectivekapok, nounkhaki, nounkid, nounlace, nounlamé, nounleather, nounleatherette, nounlinen, nounlint, nounLycra, nounmaterial, nounmercerized cotton, nounmerino, nounmesh, nounmoleskin, nounmoquette, nounmorocco, nounmuslin, nounnap, nounnetting, nounnonflammable, adjectivenylon, nounoilcloth, nounorgandie, nounpadding, nounpaisley, nounpattern, nounpelt, nounpercale, nounpigskin, nounpile, nounpine, nounpinewood, nounpique, nounpitch pine, nounplaid, nounplastic, adjectiveplating, nounplush, nounpolyester, nounpoplin, nounpre-shrunk, adjectiveraw, adjectiverawhide, nounrayon, nounreinforced concrete, nounremnant, nounrendering, nounresin, nounresonant, adjectiverope, nounsackcloth, nounsatin, nounscratchy, adjectiveseam, nounseersucker, nounselvedge, nounserge, nounsheepskin, nounsheer, adjectivesilk, nounsilken, adjectivesilkworm, nounspin, verbspindle, nounspinner, nounspinning wheel, nounstockinette, nounstretch, nounsuede, nounsuiting, nounswag, nounswatch, nountaffeta, nountan, verbtanner, nounterrycloth, nounTerylene, nounthread, nountimber, nountowelling, nountulle, nountweed, nountweedy, adjectivetwill, nounupholstery, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvoile, nounwatered silk, nounwebbing, nounwool, nounworsted, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► piece of elastic  a piece of elastic a type of rubber material that can stretch and then return to its usual length or size:  a piece of elastic elastic1 nounelastic2 adjective elasticelastic2 adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINelastic2 Origin: 1600-1700 Modern Latin elasticus, from Late Greek elastos ‘able to change shape’ Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES an elastic waistband Children's bones are far more elastic than adults'. The demand for air travel is less elastic in the Caribbean. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS Arteries become less elastic and harder. He pulled it farther open and saw that a bunch of quill pens in an elastic band had been moved. She got up reluctantly, stretching like a long thin cat, all naked, curvy, and elastic. Supposing that that ball were perfectly elastic. The steering wheel felt elastic and rubbery in his hands. This formula differs somewhat from the classical Hertz expression for elastic deformation of a plane by a rigid sphere. This will keep the muscle fibres mobile and elastic. Turn out on well-floured board or canvas and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. word sets WORD SETS► Material & Textiles acetate, nounacrylic, adjectivealpaca, nounangora, nounastrakhan, nounbaize, nounbatik, nounbind, verbbinding, nounbolt, nounbroadloom, nounbrocade, nounbrushed, adjectivebuckram, nounbuckskin, nounburlap, nouncalico, nouncambric, nouncamelhair, nouncandlewick, nouncanvas, nouncard, nouncard, verbcarpeting, nouncashmere, nouncatgut, nouncellulose, nounchamois, nouncheesecloth, nounchenille, nounchiffon, nounchintz, nounchintzy, adjectivecoal tar, nouncoir, nouncorduroy, nouncotton, nouncotton gin, nouncrepe, nouncrisp, adjectiveDacron, noundamask, noundenim, noundowny, adjectivedrapery, noundrill, noundrugget, nounductile, adjectiveelastic, nounelastic, adjectiveelectroplate, verbfelt, nounfibre, nounfustian, nounhaircloth, nounhank, nounhardboard, nounhomespun, adjectivekapok, nounkhaki, nounkid, nounlace, nounlamé, nounleather, nounleatherette, nounlinen, nounlint, nounLycra, nounmaterial, nounmercerized cotton, nounmerino, nounmesh, nounmoleskin, nounmoquette, nounmorocco, nounmuslin, nounnap, nounnetting, nounnonflammable, adjectivenylon, nounoilcloth, nounorgandie, nounpadding, nounpaisley, nounpattern, nounpelt, nounpercale, nounpigskin, nounpile, nounpine, nounpinewood, nounpique, nounpitch pine, nounplaid, nounplastic, adjectiveplating, nounplush, nounpolyester, nounpoplin, nounpre-shrunk, adjectiveraw, adjectiverawhide, nounrayon, nounreinforced concrete, nounremnant, nounrendering, nounresin, nounresonant, adjectiverope, nounsackcloth, nounsatin, nounscratchy, adjectiveseam, nounseersucker, nounselvedge, nounserge, nounsheepskin, nounsheer, adjectivesilk, nounsilken, adjectivesilkworm, nounspin, verbspindle, nounspinner, nounspinning wheel, nounstockinette, nounstretch, nounsuede, nounsuiting, nounswag, nounswatch, nountaffeta, nountan, verbtanner, nounterrycloth, nounTerylene, nounthread, nountimber, nountowelling, nountulle, nountweed, nountweedy, adjectivetwill, nounupholstery, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvoile, nounwatered silk, nounwebbing, nounwool, nounworsted, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► band · The Castaways Quality Circle, comprising, looked at the method of strapping moulds together with the use of elastic bands.· A leather ring fitted over each shoulder, with an elastic band stretched between them across my back.· The envelopes were packed together in bundles and secured with thick elastic bands.· Then flick the elastic band a couple of times.· Then he starts to loop his hair into an elastic band first thing every morning.· It is worth buying covered elastic bands or using a ribbon.· Anaesthetised mice were placed supine on cork boards and steadied by elastic bands around the four limbs.· She seemed harassed and shop-worn, her greying hair tied up in a bun with a twisted elastic band. ► property · The density and elastic properties of rock are both important in affecting the passage of seismic waves. 1made of elastic:  an elastic cord2a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size:  the horny elastic pad in a horse’s hoof3a system or plan that is elastic can change or be changed easily:  Demand for this type of holiday will probably be fairly elastic.4American English if a piece of clothing is elastic, it is made with material that can stretch:  children’s pants with an elastic waist
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