(1):
(n.) The mechanical work required to strain an elastic body, as a deflected beam, stretched spring, etc., to the elastic limit; also, the work performed by the body in recovering from such strain.
(2):
(n.) The act of resiling, springing back, or rebounding; as, the resilience of a ball or of sound.
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