elastic bands
Office supply rings
Elastic bands are loops of rubber or similar stretchy material used to hold things together.
The term is more common in British English; Americans typically say rubber bands.
She wrapped an elastic band around the stack of letters.
Elastic bands also appear in clothing—the stretchy strips in waistbands and cuffs.
Forked projectile launcher
To make longer
snap · recoil · distend · strain · tension · tautness · springiness · resilience
Elastic ponytail holders
- ponytail holdersElastic bands for hair
- scrunchiesFabric-covered hair bands
- braidingInterlacing three strands
- pigtailsTwin braids of hair
buns · updos · styling · plaiting · topknots · chignons · twists · cornrows
Elastic loops for bundling
- bundlingGrouping items as one
- bindingLegally or morally required
- securingMaking firmly fixed
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
wrapping · holding · grouping · clasping · encircling · cinching · strapping · banding
Elastic loops for bundling
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- paperclipsWire fasteners for documents
- binder clipsMetal paper fasteners
- desk organizerWorkspace storage container
thumbtacks · mail sorting · pencil holders · drawer organizers · index cards · staplers
Elastic strips for strength training
- fitnessGood physical shape
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- stretchingExtending muscles or material
rehabilitation · toning · workout · muscle building · mobility · warmup
slingshot
Forked projectile launcher
shooting · snapping · propelling · projectile · target practice
elongate
To make longer
lengthen · snap · recoil · distend · strain · tension · tautness · springiness · resilience · elasticity
hair ties
Elastic ponytail holders
- ponytail holdersElastic bands for hair
- scrunchiesFabric-covered hair bands
- braidingInterlacing three strands
pigtails · buns · updos · styling · plaiting · topknots · chignons · twists · cornrows · headbands
rubber bands
Elastic loops for bundling
gathering · wrapping · holding · grouping · clasping · encircling · cinching · strapping · banding · tying
rubber bands
Elastic loops for bundling
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- paperclipsWire fasteners for documents
- binder clipsMetal paper fasteners
desk organizer · thumbtacks · mail sorting · pencil holders · drawer organizers · index cards · staplers
resistance bands
Elastic strips for strength training
- fitnessGood physical shape
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
stretching · rehabilitation · toning · workout · muscle building · mobility · warmup
- wristbandssweatbands, concert bands, awareness bands, slap bracelets
- rubber productsrubber bands, rubber gloves, rubber boots, rubber mats, rubber seals
- therapy equipmentresistance bands, knee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards
- book accessoriesbookmarks, bookends, book lights, book covers, dust jackets
- elasticsrubber bands, bungee cords, shock cord, resistance bands, rubber tubing
- mask partsstraps, nose bridge, filter, mouth opening, visor
elastic bandsglass rods
Transparent cylindrical lab tools
steel beams · cast iron · concrete · ceramic · stone
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