elastic strap

Flexible securing band

An elastic strap is a band of stretchable material used to hold things in place or together.

The elasticity allows it to stretch over objects and grip them snugly: She secured the lid with an elastic strap, elastic straps on the corners of a fitted sheet.

Common on luggage, exercise equipment, and medical braces.

Related

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Categories
Opposites
flexibility/rigidity

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Connected metal loop

material composition

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material rigidity

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Rigid alloy length

steel band · plastic clip · iron rod

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G