pre-stretch
|pre-stretch|
B2
/priː-strɛtʃ/
(stretch)
extend or draw out
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-stretch' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'stretch' meaning 'to extend or draw out.'
Historical Evolution
'pre-stretch' combines the prefix 'pre-' with the verb 'stretch' to form a modern English term used in various industries.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'stretch' meant 'to extend,' and with the addition of 'pre-,' it evolved to mean 'to extend beforehand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to stretch something in advance or before a particular process or event.
The fabric was pre-stretched to ensure it wouldn't shrink after washing.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 08:57