plastic

Definition

  • noun: a light, strong substance that can be made into different shapes and that is used for making many common products
  • noun: a plastic substance
  • adjective: capable of being molded or modeled
  • synonyms: moldable, waxy, impressible

Examples

  • a 'plastic' bullet [=a bullet made of plastic that is used by the police, military, etc., to stop violent people without killing them]

  • He needed 'plastic surgery' on his face after the car accident.

  • She used 'plastic' to pay for her new computer.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) How am I going to stop him? Every time I get close to him, he fries my web-shooter. Okay, have you tried ? him ? Yes, I tried everything, rubber, plastic... Did you try magnetizing him? I didn't...try magnetizing him. Okay, well, remember eighth grade Science class? - You cause an electric charge. (..)
    2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2