preform

/priˈfɔərm/
/ˈprʌfɔm/
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Other forms: preformed; preforms

Definitions of preform
  1. verb
    form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand
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    type of:
    forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
    make something, usually for a specific function
  2. verb
    form into a shape resembling the final, desired one
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    type of:
    forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
    make something, usually for a specific function
Pronunciation
US
/priˈfɔərm/
UK
/ˈprʌfɔm/
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