elasticize

elasticize
elastic ADJECTIVE 1) able to resume normal shape spontaneously after being stretched or squeezed. 2) flexible and adaptable.
NOUN cord, tape, or fabric which returns to its original length or shape after being stretched.
DERIVATIVES elastically adverb elasticity noun elasticize (also elasticise) verb.
ORIGIN Greek elastikos 'propulsive' .

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  • elasticize — (Amer.) v. make elastic; put elastic into something to make it stretchy (also elasticise) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • elasticize — [ē las′tə sīz΄, ilas′tə sīz΄] vt. elasticized, elasticizing to make (fabric) elastic, as by interweaving with rubber strands …   English World dictionary

  • elasticize — /i las teuh suyz /, v.t., elasticized, elasticizing. to make elastic, as by furnishing with elastic bands: to elasticize the waistband of a dress. Also, esp. Brit., elasticise. [ELASTIC + IZE] * * * …   Universalium

  • elasticize — /i las teuh suyz /, v.t., elasticized, elasticizing. to make elastic, as by furnishing with elastic bands: to elasticize the waistband of a dress. Also, esp. Brit., elasticise. [ELASTIC + IZE] * * * elasˈticize or elasˈticise / ti sīz/ transitive …   Useful english dictionary

  • elasticize — verb To make with elastic, by attaching elastic bands, so it adjust in size and remains snug. Usually done to clothing …   Wiktionary

  • elasticize — e•las•ti•cize [[t]ɪˈlæs təˌsaɪz[/t]] v. t. cized, ciz•ing to make elastic, as by inserting elastic cords or threads • Etymology: 1905–10 …   From formal English to slang

  • elasticized — elasticize (Amer.) v. make elastic; put elastic into something to make it stretchy (also elasticise) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • elasticizes — elasticize (Amer.) v. make elastic; put elastic into something to make it stretchy (also elasticise) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • elasticizing — elasticize (Amer.) v. make elastic; put elastic into something to make it stretchy (also elasticise) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • vulcanize — Synonyms and related words: blaze, blister, brand, burn, burn in, burn off, cast, cauterize, char, coal, crack, cupel, elasticize, flame, found, oxidate, oxidize, parch, pyrolyze, rubber, rubberize, scorch, sear, singe, solder, swinge, torrefy,… …   Moby Thesaurus

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