stretchable
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- adjective
- /ˈstrɛtʃəbl/
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- The tank top jerseys are worn with shorts, which are long and baggy with stretchable waistbands and drawstrings.
It looks kind of Dewey when you first watch it, but like look how stretchable and blendable this is.
- It looks kind of Dewey when you first watch it, but like look how stretchable and blendable this is.
- If someone could pull up on their phone for me, the, it's the Shel Silverstein bendable, stretchable man.
- But if they're twins or if you buy stretchable diapers that have a huge range, then you can cut down, right?
Examples
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She chose a stretchable band for her workout because it allows for a full range of motion.
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The matte black is also a stretchable vinyl.
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And we now take the same technique and pull protein fibers onto a stretchable silicone sheet.
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A Lycra membrane forms a stretchable system of sensors that will fit irregular surfaces.
Academic text (2007) -
The fundamental problem with stretchable electronics is that electrical conductivity disappears rather quickly, even with a small amount of stretch.
Blog text (26) -
One involves using a stretchable version of a tactile array product, using a Lycra membrane, to fit over a motorcycle saddle.
Academic text (2007) -
A stretchable array of capacitive tactile sensors reveals the pressure pattern of a rider on a motorcycle saddle.
Academic text (2007) -
The new exercise pants are made of a stretchable material that fits comfortably around the waist.
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This stretchable fabric is perfect for making clothes that will adapt to different body shapes.
Synonyms
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Able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pressed
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A fabric you can pull that returns to its old shape
Material that can stretch and return to its original shape, like rubber
Can stretch to become longer, like a tongue or tape
Can stretch or get larger when pressed
Antonyms
How Stretchy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stretchable is simply stretch + -able. Stretch comes from an old word meaning 'to pull or make longer', and -able means 'can be', so stretchable is something you 'can pull longer' and that often returns to its original shape.