elasticize

[ ih-las-tuh-sahyz ]

/ ɪˈlæs təˌsaɪz /

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verb (used with object), e·las·ti·cized, e·las·ti·ciz·ing.

to make elastic, as by furnishing with elastic bands: to elasticize the waistband of a dress.

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Also especially British, e·las·ti·cise .

Origin of elasticize

elastic + -ize

Words nearby elasticize

elastic band, elastic clause, elastic collision, elastic deformation, elasticity, elasticize, elastic limit, elastic modulus, elastic rebound, elastic scattering, elastic strain

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How to use elasticize in a sentence

The hood, cuffs, and zipper are elasticized, meaning they’re both stretchy and soft against skin.
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British Dictionary definitions for elasticize

elasticize

elasticise

/ (ɪˈlæstɪˌsaɪz) /

verb (tr)

to make elastic

another word for elasticate

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