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preform

/priˈfɔrm/
noun
  1. An object that has been shaped or formed in advance, especially a raw piece used in manufacturing.
    • The glass preform is heated and then blown into a bottle.
    • The jeweler started with a gold preform to create the ring.
    • Each plastic preform looks like a small test tube before it becomes a container.
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verb
  1. To shape or form something in advance.
    • The metal parts are preformed in a press before assembly.
    • Artists sometimes preform clay into basic shapes before adding details.
    • The factory uses a mold to preform the plastic bottles before they are blown into their final shape.
Synonyms
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