rubber band
Elastic binding loop
A rubber band is a loop of elastic material used to hold things together.
Stretch it around a bundle of papers, a rolled poster, or a ponytail.
The term extends to anything that stretches and snaps back: The defense played like a rubber band, bending but not breaking.
Also called an elastic or elastic band.
束ねた髪型
- braidInterwoven strand pattern
- bunSoft rounded roll
- pigtailsTwin braids of hair
- updoHair arranged atop head
topknot · chignon · cornrows · plaits · twist · dreadlocks · hair tie · scrunchie
Milky plant-derived polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- elasticityTendency to resume original form
flexibility · stretchiness · springiness · pliability · suppleness · recoil · tensile · tautness
Temporary, improvised substitute
- stopgapTemporary substitute measure
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
- interimProvisional in-between phase
short-term · jury-rigged · hack · workaround · impermanent · disposable · replaceable · kludge
Fizzy drink, regionally
- crackNarrow break or attempt
- stingSharp wound from insect
- whipStrikes or aerates
- flickBrief, sharp motion
recoil · welt · startle · sharp · sudden · break · release · twang
Forked projectile launcher
- catapultSiege engine for launching
- flickBrief, sharp motion
- launchSet into motion
- shootDischarge or capture
propel · snap · sting · prank · mischief · giggles · toy · games
Wire loop for pages
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- desk drawerSliding workspace compartment
- suppliesResources for a task
- bundleGathered items tied together
fasten · organize · hold together · documents · envelopes · mailroom · packaging · wrapping
ponytail
束ねた髪型
updo · topknot · chignon · cornrows · plaits · twist · dreadlocks · hair tie · scrunchie · holder
latex
Milky plant-derived polymer
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
elasticity · flexibility · stretchiness · springiness · pliability · suppleness · recoil · tensile · tautness · give
makeshift
Temporary, improvised substitute
- stopgapTemporary substitute measure
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- provisionalConditional and possibly temporary
interim · short-term · jury-rigged · hack · workaround · impermanent · disposable · replaceable · kludge
pop
Fizzy drink, regionally
flick · recoil · welt · startle · sharp · sudden · break · release · twang · jolt
slingshot
Forked projectile launcher
shoot · propel · snap · sting · prank · mischief · giggles · toy · games · fun
paperclip
Wire loop for pages
- stationeryCorrespondence writing materials
- desk drawerSliding workspace compartment
- suppliesResources for a task
bundle · fasten · organize · hold together · documents · envelopes · mailroom · packaging · wrapping · sort
- office suppliespens, pencils, paper clip, staplers, paperclip
- rubberlatex, neoprene, polyurethane, polyisoprene, tire
- elastic thingselastic, spandex, latex, bungee cord, stretchy
- extendabletelescopic, extendable, expandable, retractable, elastic
- flexible materialselastic, spandex, latex, silicone, nylon
- loopsloop, circle, closed loop, coil, curl