elastic band
noun
British
: a thin, flexible loop that is made of rubber and used to hold things together : rubber band
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There are a couple of additional slots in the cover, an elastic band inside for cash, and a slot on the back that’s ideal for the optional tracker card.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
As trees grow, the elastic band wrapped around their trunk stretches and transmits data directly to a computer.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
With an elastic band for easy slip-on and slip-off, these boots come in a variety of neutral colors to match any outfit.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Girth-hitch an elastic band to an anchor at ground level, and stand facing away from the anchor.
—Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
As trees grow, the elastic band wrapped around their trunk stretches and transmits data directly to a computer.
—Sabrina Weiss, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
With an elastic band for easy slip-on and slip-off, these boots come in a variety of neutral colors to match any outfit.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Girth-hitch an elastic band to an anchor at ground level, and stand facing away from the anchor.
—Hayden Carpenter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Elastic band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elastic%20band. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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