Stretchy waistband material Crossword Clue

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Stretchy waistband material Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. able to adjust readily to different conditions
2. capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
(noun)
1. a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together
2. a fabric made of yarns containing an elastic material

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WAISTBAND (noun)
1. a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
MATERIAL (noun)
1. artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
2. the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
MATERIAL (adjective)
1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
2. having material or physical form or substance

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LACIEST

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