preshrunk

[pree-shruhngk]

pre·shrunk

[pree-shruhngk]
adjective
of or pertaining 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.

Origin:
1940–45; pre- + shrunk

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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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pre·shrink

[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:
1935–40; pre- + shrink
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preshrunk (priːˈʃrʌŋk)
 
adj
(of fabrics, garments, etc) having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur

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