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.

Origin of preshrunk

First recorded in 1940–45; pre- + shrunk

Words nearby preshrunk

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

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