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- [pree-shruhngk]
- /priˈʃrʌŋk/
- /ˌpriːˈʃrʌŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pree-shruhngk]
- /priˈʃrʌŋk/
Definitions of preshrunk word
- adjective preshrunk of or relating to a fabric or garment that has been subjected to a shrinking process in order to reduce contraction when the apparel is washed or laundered. 1
- verb with object preshrunk to subject (textiles, garments, etc.) to a shrinking process before marketing to minimize subsequent shrinkage. 1
- adjective preshrunk (of fabrics, garments, etc) having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur 0
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Origin of preshrunk
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; pre- + shrunk
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Preshrunk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preshrunk popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preshrunk usage trend in Literature
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