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Elasticated vs Popsock - What's the difference?

elasticated | popsock |

As an adjective elasticated

is of clothing or part of a garment, containing a strip or strips of elastic, especially in the waistband, cuffs or the ends of the legs, in order to make the clothing fit snugly.

As a noun popsock is

a short form of nylon stocking, with an elasticated top, reaching to the knee.

elasticated

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of clothing or part of a garment, containing a strip or strips of elastic, especially in the waistband, cuffs or the ends of the legs, in order to make the clothing fit snugly.
    • elasticated jacket
    slacks with an elasticated waistband

    popsock

    English

    Alternative forms

    *pop sock *pop-sock

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A short form of nylon stocking, with an elasticated top, reaching to the knee