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eˈlasticated, pa. pple. and ppl. a.
[f. elastic a. + -ate3 + -ed1.]
Of cloth, etc.: woven or stitched with indiarubber thread and so made stretchable. Also fig., rendered flexible.
1925Chambers's Jrnl. Feb. 130/1 A sense of the joy of power silkened and elasticated. 1931News Chron. 26 Mar., Let the whole matter be considered..by the League Council so that this instrument may be so elasticated as to start a movement for the general lowering of tariff walls. 1959Observer 5 Apr. 13/3 The fitted slacks are elasticated. 1959Manch. Guardian 3 July 5/6 Elasticated sides and reinforced bra top. 1963Times 10 June 15/6 The laziest boy in the group asked for a swivelling head and elasticated arms so that he could turn around and reach for things without moving. 1969Daily Tel. 17 Nov. 12/6 Trousers which do have an elasticated nylon lining. |