Definition of Preform

1. Verb. Form into a shape resembling the final, desired one.

Generic synonyms: Forge, Form, Mold, Mould, Shape, Work

2. Verb. Form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand.
Generic synonyms: Forge, Form, Mold, Mould, Shape, Work
Derivative terms: Preformation

Definition of Preform

1. v. t. To form beforehand, or for special ends.

Definition of Preform

1. Noun. An object that has undergone preliminary shaping but is not yet in its final form. ¹

2. Noun. (archaeology) The rough, incomplete and unused basic form of a stone tool. ¹

3. Noun. (linguistics) A word that is no longer in use, but has been reconstructed from current ones. ¹

4. Verb. To shape something before some other operation. ¹

5. Verb. (misspelling of perform) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Preform

1. to form beforehand [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Preform

preflower
prefocus
prefocused
prefocuses
prefocusing
prefocussed
prefocusses
prefocussing
prefoliation
preforeclosure
preforeclosures
prefork
preforked
preforking
preforks
preform (current term)
preformat
preformation
preformationism
preformationist
preformations
preformative
preformatives
preformats
preformatted
preformatting
preformed
preforming
preforms
preformulate

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