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Lycra

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Lycra
plastic, segmented, polyurethane fiber used in making a snapback fabric, stronger and lighter than rubber. Used in surgical garments and as an implant to restore function to atrophied muscles, e.g. in prostheses in the treatment of laryngeal hemiplegia in horses.
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Faces can be made-up and Botoxed, bodies can be poured into Lycra but knees, frankly, are beyond cosmetic help.
Lulu's knees-up was big mistake by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
He laughed: "I'm in Belfast doing this Cinderella film and I caught sight of myself wearing this ridiculous Lycra cycling wear.
Jim gets cold feet in stores by The Mirror (London, England)
Throughout April, anyone buying a bra from selected brands which use Lycra can buy the matching bottoms for a 1907 price.
Birthday discount by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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