ELASTICS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word elastics. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ELASTICS
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bounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||||
flexibility | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped • the quality of being adaptable or variable • the trait of being easily persuaded | ||||||||
give | verbv | |||||||
noun • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length verb • cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense • be the cause or source of • transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody • convey or reveal information • convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow • organize or be responsible for • convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture • give as a present; make a gift of • cause to happen or be responsible for • dedicate • give or supply • transmit (knowledge or skills) • bring about • leave with; give temporarily • emit or utter • endure the loss of • place into the hands or custody of • give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause • give (as medicine) • give or convey physically • bestow • bestow, especially officially • move in order to make room for someone for something • give food to • contribute to some cause • break down, literally or metaphorically • estimate the duration or outcome of something • execute and deliver • deliver in exchange or recompense • afford access to • present to view • perform for an audience • be flexible under stress of physical force • propose • accord by verdict • manifest or show • offer in good faith • submit for consideration, judgment, or use • guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion • allow to have or take • inflict as a punishment • occur • consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man • proffer (a body part) | ||||||||
pliability | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being easily bent without breaking • adaptability of mind or character | ||||||||
resilience | nounn | |||||||
noun • the physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit • an occurrence of rebounding or springing back | ||||||||
springiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | ||||||||
stretch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large and unbroken expanse or distance • the act of physically reaching or thrusting out • a straightaway section of a racetrack • exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent • extension to or beyond the ordinary limit • an unbroken period of time during which you do something • the capacity for being stretched adjective satellite • having an elongated seating area • easily stretched verb • occupy a large, elongated area • extend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire body • extend or stretch out to a greater or the full length • become longer by being stretched and pulled • make long or longer by pulling and stretching • lie down comfortably • pull in opposite directions • extend the scope or meaning of; often unduly • corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding a foreign or inferior substance; often by replacing valuable ingredients with inferior ones • increase in quantity or bulk by adding a cheaper substance • extend one's body or limbs | ||||||||
stretchiness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the capacity for being stretched | ||||||||
tautness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • lack of movement or room for movement | ||||||||
tension | nounn | |||||||
noun • (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense • the physical condition of being stretched or strained • a balance between and interplay of opposing elements or tendencies (especially in art or literature) • (physics) a stress that produces an elongation of an elastic physical body • feelings of hostility that are not manifest • the action of stretching something tight | ||||||||
tightness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state occasioned by scarcity of money and a shortage of credit • a tight feeling in some part of the body • the spatial property of being crowded together • extreme stinginess • lack of movement or room for movement | ||||||||
flexible | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • capable of being changed • able to flex; able to bend easily • making or willing to make concessions adjective satellite • able to adjust readily to different conditions • bending and snapping back readily without breaking | ||||||||
pliable | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • susceptible to being led or directed • capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out • able to adjust readily to different conditions • capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking | ||||||||
pliant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • capable of being influenced or formed • capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out • able to adjust readily to different conditions • capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking | ||||||||
elastic band | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together | ||||||||
rubber band | nounn | |||||||
noun • a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together |