predrilling
/priˈdrɪlɪŋ/
noun
- The act or process of drilling holes in advance.
- Predrilling is essential when working with brittle materials.
- Proper predrilling can save time and prevent damage.
- The manual recommends predrilling for all screw installations.
verb
- Present participle of predrill: drilling a hole in something before a later step.
- He is predrilling the holes for the cabinet hinges.
- The team spent the morning predrilling the steel beams.
- She is predrilling each piece to ensure accuracy.