elastic device

Definitions of elastic device

1. noun

   any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched
   types:

   elastic, elastic band, rubber band

   a narrow band of elastic rubber used to hold things (such as papers) together

   spring

   a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

   bedspring

   (usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed

   coil spring, volute spring

   a spring in the shape of a coil

   leaf spring

   long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together

   mainspring

   the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism

   spiral spring

   a spring that is wound like a spiral

   type of:

   device

   an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose