precreasing

/priːˈkriːsɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of creating a fold or crease in advance.
    • The worker is precreasing the cardboard to speed up packaging.
    • She spent the afternoon precreasing fabric for the dress.
    • Precreasing the paper before folding helps make sharp edges.
adjective
  1. Used for or relating to the process of making advance folds or creases.
    • He bought a precessing iron for his sewing projects.
    • The precreasing tool made the job much easier.
    • The precreasing step is essential for a clean finish.