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noun
A synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
Clothing made from such material.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
an elastic synthetic fabric
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fabric, cloth, material, textile
History
Coined as an anagram of the word expands.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
