1. the act or process of trimming something in advance or before a main operation
Usage: technical; manufacturing

1. to trim or cut something beforehand or in preparation for further processing
Usage: technical; manufacturing

Examples

• The factory uses pretrimming to prepare the fabric before the final cutting stage.
• Workers are pretrimming the edges of the metal sheets to ensure precision in the next phase.
• Pretrimming the hedges in early spring helps promote healthier growth.
• The pretrimming process reduces waste and improves efficiency on the production line.
• Before assembly, technicians perform pretrimming on all component parts.