stretchy
adjective
having a tendency to stretch, especially excessively or unduly.
stretchiness
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a word derived from
stretchy.
Example Sentences
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The stretchiness of the T-shirt material made the masks fit well.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
Their toughness and stretchiness make them a good candidate for cushioning to protect against car accidents or explosions.
From Scientific American ● Apr. 6, 2022
“It had the perfect stretchiness that she could play with,” Ms. Parkinson said, referring to the fiddling and finger-worrying that Ms. Seyfried performs throughout the series, her jaw flexed and eyes held wide.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2022
Gluten is the protein in wheat, rye, and barley that gives those starches their stretchiness and allows dough to be kneaded until it’s springy and soft yet still structural.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2018
The chefs use mashed parsnips instead of potatoes to make aligot, the rich, almost-liquid Auvergne classic that acquires its stretchiness from melted cheese.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2017
