elastic cord

collocation in English

meaningsofelasticandcord

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elastic
adjective
uk
/iˈlæs.tɪk/us
/iˈlæs.tɪk/
An elastic material is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape ...
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cord
noun
uk
/kɔːd/us
/kɔːrd/
(a length of) rope or string made of ...
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(Definition ofelasticandcordfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelastic cord

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We are now introducing anelasticcord.
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I trust that ourelasticcordwill stretch.
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He useselasticcordto perform an aesthetical move akin.
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I do not think he has the power at the moment to bring in theelasticcord.
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Auxetics can be illustrated with an inelastic string wound around anelasticcord.
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He also said that if he were compelled to rely on the affirmative procedure it would necessarily mean delay in the introduction of innovations such aselasticcord.
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The eggs, or "peridioles", are firmly attached to the inner surface of this fruit body by anelasticcordof mycelia known as a funiculus.
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He or she must clear a high jump bar and two hurdles by jumping off the ground with help ofelasticcord.
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His yarn,elasticcord, and wire sculptures define edges of virtual shapes that ask the viewer's brain to perceive the rest of the form.
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When the ends of the structure are pulled apart, the inelastic string straightens while theelasticcord stretches and winds around it, increasing the structure's effective volume.
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The peridioles are attached to the inner wall of the peridium by a thin,elasticcordof mycelium, a "funiculus", which can be extended at length when moist.
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The nylon sheath is often used alone, the yarn in the core removed, when a thinner or lesselasticcordis needed such as when used as a boot lace.
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