What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
preshaping
Example
The potter preshaped the clay into a cylinder before throwing it on the wheel. [preshaped: past tense]
Example
The preshaping of the metal sheet made it easier to mold into the desired shape. [preshaping: gerund or present participle]
premolding
Example
The manufacturer premolded the plastic parts before assembling them into the final product. [premolded: past tense]
Example
The premolding of the rubber allowed for more precise shaping in the final molding process. [premolding: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Preshaping and premolding are both technical terms used in manufacturing and production industries. However, premolding is more commonly used than preshaping.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between preshaping and premolding?
Both preshaping and premolding are technical terms and are typically used in formal contexts.
