elastic band
Office supply circle
An elastic band is a loop of stretchy rubber used to hold things together: She wrapped an elastic band around the stack of letters.
The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say rubber band.
Elastic bands come in various sizes for bundling papers, securing containers, or countless improvised uses.
Elastic polymer from trees
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
natural rubber · stretchy · durable · flexible · pliable · resilient · springy · recoil
Stretched or strained state
- stretchPull to extend
- strainExcessive stretching force
- forceStrength or compulsion
- elongationIncrease in length
recoil · deformation · resistance · snapback · tautness · pull · potential energy · extension
Capacity to withstand force
- workoutStructured physical exercise
- fitnessGood physical shape
- strengthPower to exert force
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
rehabilitation · physiotherapy · pilates · muscles · toning · conditioning · stretching · therapy
rubber
Elastic polymer from trees
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
polymer · natural rubber · stretchy · durable · flexible · pliable · resilient · springy · recoil · snap
secure
Protected from harm
attach · wrap · bundle · clasp · loop · encircle · affix · tie · gather · cinch
tension
Stretched or strained state
elongation · recoil · deformation · resistance · snapback · tautness · pull · potential energy · extension · contraction
resistance
Capacity to withstand force
training · rehabilitation · physiotherapy · pilates · muscles · toning · conditioning · stretching · therapy · pull
stationery
Correspondence writing materials
organizer · fastener · supplies · wrap · secure · mailroom · filing · documents · sorting · clips
- rubbernatural rubber, rubber trees, rubber boot, rubber glove, latex
- elastic thingsrubber, spandex, latex, bungee cord, stretchy
- Orthodonticsbraces, retainers, aligners, brackets, archwire
- corsage supplieswrist corsage, prom corsage, ribbon, wristlet, floral tape
- planner suppliesstickers, washi tape, pen, pencil, highlighter
- therapy equipmentknee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards, wrist splint