ELASTOPLAST


Meaning of ELASTOPLAST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪlæstəplɑ:st ]

( Elastoplasts)

1.

Elastoplast is a type of sticky tape that you use to cover small cuts on your body. ( TRADEMARK ) ( BRIT; in AM, use Band-Aid )

N-VAR

2.

If you refer to an Elastoplast solution to a problem, you mean that you disapprove of it because you think that it will only be effective for a short period. ( BRIT; in AM, use Band-Aid )

It is only an Elastoplast solution to a far greater constitutional problem.

ADJ : ADJ n [ disapproval ]

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