preshrunk

[ pree-shruhngk ]

/ priˈʃrʌŋk /

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.

Words nearby preshrunk

preserve, preset, preset board, preshave, preshrink, preshrunk, preside, presidencia roque sáenz peña, presidency, president, president pro tempore

Origin of preshrunk

First recorded in 1940–45; pre- + shrunk

Definition for preshrunk (2 of 2)

preshrink

[ pree-shringk ]

/ priˈʃrɪŋk /

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

British Dictionary definitions for preshrunk

preshrunk

/ (priːˈʃrʌŋk) /

adjective

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

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