preshaping

/priːˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of shaping or forming something in advance.
    • She is preshaping the dough for the bread rolls.
    • Preshaping the metal saves time during assembly.
    • The artist spends hours preshaping the wire for her sculptures.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. That shapes or forms something in advance.
    • A preshaping step is required before the final cut.
    • The preshaping tool made the work much faster.
    • The preshaping process ensures consistent results.