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plastic

/'pl/&/st/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having the power to give form or fashion to a mass of matter; as, the <i>plastic</i> hand of the Creator.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered

    noun.possession

    Examples
    Do you take plastic?

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material)

    adj.all

    Examples
    Plastic substances such as wax or clay.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. capable of being influenced or formed

    adj.all

    Examples
    The plastic minds of children.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. forming or capable of forming or molding or fashioning

    adj.all

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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