elastic in WordNet English dictionary

1. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material
   elastic 
   
2. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
   rubber band  elastic band  elastic 
   

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