Definitions for: Preform

[v] form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand
[v] form into a shape resembling the final, desired one

Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*form", v. t. [L. praeformare. See Pre-, and
Form.]
To form beforehand, or for special ends. ``Their natures and
preformed faculties. '' --Shak.

See Also: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work