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preform
verb pre·form \ˈprē-ˌfȯrm, (ˌ)prē-ˈ\
Definition of PREFORM
transitive verb
1
: to form or shape beforehand
2
: to bring to approximate preliminary shape and size
— pre·form \ˈprē-ˌfȯrm\ noun
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Origin of PREFORM
Latin praeformare, from prae- + formare to form, from forma form
Rhymes with PREFORM
art form, aswarm, barnstorm, brainstorm, by-form, by storm, conform, deform, Delorme, dust storm, firestorm, free-form, hailstorm, ice storm, inform, L-form, landform, life-form, line storm, lukewarm, perform, planform, platform, rainstorm, re-form, reform, sandstorm, slip form, snowstorm, transform, triform, waveform, windstorm
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