I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
elastic band
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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The gloves have elastic at the wrist for a snug fit.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A conical party hat was now perched on top of the grey stubble, with the elastic stretched under my chin.
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I mean, who in their right mind would want to jump from a great height with elastic tied round their ankles?
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It is useful to use that very fine elastic on the zig-zag, the two circular rows and the following one.
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The local magistrate might not believe in the frayed elastic , either, if the McReady family were pillars of the kirk.
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The stretching of the elastic explains the elasticity of lung tissue and that energy is required to stretch the tissue.
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There's no elastic been invented that doesn't go all slack the minute a camera comes out.
II. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
band
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The Castaways Quality Circle, comprising, looked at the method of strapping moulds together with the use of elastic bands .
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A leather ring fitted over each shoulder, with an elastic band stretched between them across my back.
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The envelopes were packed together in bundles and secured with thick elastic bands .
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Then flick the elastic band a couple of times.
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Then he starts to loop his hair into an elastic band first thing every morning.
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It is worth buying covered elastic bands or using a ribbon.
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Anaesthetised mice were placed supine on cork boards and steadied by elastic bands around the four limbs.
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She seemed harassed and shop-worn, her greying hair tied up in a bun with a twisted elastic band .
property
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The density and elastic properties of rock are both important in affecting the passage of seismic waves.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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an elastic waistband
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Children's bones are far more elastic than adults'.
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The demand for air travel is less elastic in the Caribbean.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Arteries become less elastic and harder.
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He pulled it farther open and saw that a bunch of quill pens in an elastic band had been moved.
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She got up reluctantly, stretching like a long thin cat, all naked, curvy, and elastic .
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Supposing that that ball were perfectly elastic .
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The steering wheel felt elastic and rubbery in his hands.
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This formula differs somewhat from the classical Hertz expression for elastic deformation of a plane by a rigid sphere.
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This will keep the muscle fibres mobile and elastic .
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Turn out on well-floured board or canvas and knead until smooth and elastic , about 10 minutes.