/ˈprɛstʃt/ PRE-stecht

Definitions

1. verb

to extend or stretch something, especially material, to make it easier to shape or mold

“The fabric needs to be prestretched before it can be cut and sewn into a pattern.”

2. noun

the act or process of extending or stretching something, especially material, to make it easier to shape or mold

“The prestretching of the metal made it easier to form into the desired shape.”

3. noun

the state of being extended or stretched, especially to make something easier to shape or mold

“The prestretch of the rubber made it easier to install onto the wheel.”