preshrink

pre·shrink

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-shringk]
- /priˈʃrɪŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-shringk]
- /priˈʃrɪŋk/

Definitions of preshrink word

verb with object preshrink to subject (textiles, garments, etc.) to a shrinking process before marketing to minimize subsequent shrinkage. 1
transitive verb preshrink shrink-wash prior to sale 1
verb preshrink to cause (fabrics, garments, etc) to undergo a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur 0
verb transitive preshrink to shrink by a special process during manufacture so as to minimize further shrinkage in laundering or dry cleaning 0

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Origin of preshrink

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; pre- + shrink

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Parts of speech for Preshrink

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preshrink

preshrink popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

preshrink usage trend in Literature

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