He will regard nature as an elastic band to stretch, rather than as a chain to break.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
Early in the season, when the pack is crevassed and not elastic, it is probably wide; later, as the entire sea of ice becomes active, it may disappear or shift to a line nearer the land.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook
The young bull made violent efforts to escape but the line of sealskin was strong and elastic.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook