1. to shape or form something beforehand or in advance
Usage: technical

Examples

• The baker will preshape the dough before the final rise.
• Engineers preshape the metal components in the factory.
• She decided to preshape the clay before adding details.
• The manufacturer will preshape the plastic parts for assembly.
• Workers preshape the concrete forms before pouring.
• The artist chose to preshape the wire frame first.