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pre⋅fab

[adj., n. pree-fab; v. pree-fab] adjective, noun, verb, -fabbed, -fab⋅bing.
–adjective
1. prefabricated.
–noun
2. something that is prefabricated, as a building or fixture: You would never know that such an attractive house is a prefab.
–verb (used with object)
3. to prefabricate.

Origin:
1935–40; by shortening
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pre·fab   (prē'fāb')   
adj.  Prefabricated.
n.  Something prefabricated, especially a building or section of a building.
pre'fab' v.
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