elasticize

American

[ih-las-tuh-sahyz] / ɪˈlæs təˌsaɪz /

especially British, elasticise

verb (used with object)

elasticized, elasticizing

to make elastic, as by furnishing with elastic bands.

to elasticize the waistband of a dress.

elasticize British

/ ɪˈlæstɪˌsaɪz /

verb

to make elastic
another word for elasticate

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Etymology

Origin of elasticize

elastic + -ize

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