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 elastic elastic /ɪˈlæstɪk/

adjective

  1. () Capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy  ( elastic )
    capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
     An elastic band
    an elastic band
     A youthful and elastic walk
    a youthful and elastic walk
  2. () Able to adjust readily to different conditions  ( pliable , pliant , elastic , flexible )
    able to adjust readily to different conditions
     An adaptable person
    an adaptable person
     A flexible personality
    a flexible personality
     An elastic clause in a contract
    an elastic clause in a contract

noun

  1. A fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material  ( elastic )
    a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
     The waistband of my pants is made of elastic, making them very comfortable.
    The waistband of my pants is made of elastic, making them very comfortable.
  2. A narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together  ( elastic , elastic band , rubber band )
    a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
     I'll use a rubber band to keep these papers from falling out of my bag
    I'll use a rubber band to keep these papers from falling out of my bag


 horse-cart horse-cart /ˈhɔːrskɑrt/

noun

  1. Heavy cart; drawn by a horse; used for farm work  ( horse cart , horse-cart )
    heavy cart; drawn by a horse; used for farm work


 bearberry bearberry /ˈbɛərbɛri/

noun

  1. Chiefly evergreen subshrubs of northern to Arctic areas  ( bearberry )
    chiefly evergreen subshrubs of northern to Arctic areas
     The hiking trail was lined with bearberry shrubs, adding to its scenic beauty.
    The hiking trail was lined with bearberry shrubs, adding to its scenic beauty.
  2. Deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States  ( bearberry , Ilex decidua , possum haw , winterberry )
    deciduous shrub of southeastern and central United States
  3. Shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada  ( bearberry , bearwood , cascara buckthorn , chittamwood , chittimwood , Rhamnus purshianus )
    shrubby tree of the Pacific coast of the United States; yields cascara sagrada


 digital-analog converter digital-analog converter /ˈdɪdʒɪtəl æˈnælɔɡ kənˈvɝtər/

noun

  1. Device for converting digital signals into analogue signals  ( digital-analog converter , digital-to-analog converter )
    device for converting digital signals into analogue signals