Elastication

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A process or act of elasticating.

    "The shadows of the trees stretch in gradual elastications towards evening as if imploring water for their thirsts."

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"The shadows of the trees stretch in gradual elastications towards evening as if imploring water for their thirsts."

Etymology

From elasticate + -ion.

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