Preform (verb)

To shape or mold a material into a desired form before it is finished or used.

Origin:

Derived from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'form' meaning 'shape or mold'.

Examples:

1. The plastic was preformed into the shape of a bottle before it was filled.
2. The metal was preformed into a specific shape to fit the component's design.
3. The dough was preformed into small rounds before baking.
4. The glass was preformed into a spherical shape before being blown into a vase.
5. The clay was preformed into a pot before being baked in a kiln.