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preshrunk

[pree-shruhngk]

adjective

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.

Nearby words

  1. preserving,
  2. preset,
  3. preset board,
  4. preshave,
  5. preshrink,
  6. preside,
  7. presidence,
  8. presidencia roque sáenz peña,
  9. presidency,
  10. president

Origin of preshrunk

First recorded in 1940–45; pre- + shrunk

preshrink

[pree-shringk]

verb (used with object), pre·shrank or, often, pre·shrunk; pre·shrunk or pre·shrunk·en; pre·shrink·ing.

to subject (textiles, garments, etc.) to a shrinking process before marketing to minimize subsequent shrinkage.

Origin of preshrink

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + shrink
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British Dictionary definitions for preshrunk

preshrunk

adjective

(of fabrics, garments, etc) having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur
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