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presort

IPA: /ˈpriːsɔːrt/

KK: /priˈsɔrt/

transitive verb

Definition: To arrange items, especially mail, in a specific order based on certain criteria before they are delivered or processed.

Example: The postal service will presort the letters to ensure they reach their destinations faster.

presorted

IPA: /prɪˈsɔːrtəd/

KK: /priˈsɔrtəd/

adjective

Definition: Referring to items that have been organized or arranged in a specific order before being sent or processed.

Example: The presorted mail was delivered more quickly than regular mail.

verb

Definition: To have sorted items into specific categories or groups before they are sent or processed.

Example: The documents were presorted to make the filing process easier.

pressboard

IPA: //ˈprɛs.bɔrd//

KK: /prɛsbɔrd/

noun

Definition: A type of strong board made from compressed fibers, often used in printing and for making furniture.

Example: The printer used pressboard to create a smooth surface for the printing process.

presser

IPA: /ˈprɛsər/

KK: /ˈprɛsər/

noun

Definition: A device or person that applies pressure to something, often used in manufacturing or for pressing clothes.

Example: The tailor used a presser to remove the wrinkles from the fabric.

presswork

IPA: /ˈprɛsˌwɜrk/

KK: /prɛsˌwɜrk/

noun

Definition: The activity or process of using a printing press to produce printed materials, or the printed materials themselves.

Example: The presswork for the new book was completed ahead of schedule.

pretape

IPA: /prɪˈteɪp/

KK: /prɪˈteɪp/

verb

Definition: To attach or secure something with tape before it is needed or used.

Example: We need to pretape the boxes before the move to make packing easier.

pretrimmed

IPA: /ˈpriːtrɪmd/

KK: /priˈtrɪmd/

adjective

Definition: Cut or shaped beforehand to a specific size or style.

Example: The pretrimmed fabric made sewing the dress much easier.

prewire

IPA: /ˈpriːˌwaɪər/

KK: /priˈwaɪər/

verb

Definition: To set up a wiring system before it is actually needed or used.

Example: The electrician will prewire the house before the construction is finished.

pricker

IPA: /ˈprɪkər/

KK: /ˈprɪkər/

noun

Definition: An object or tool that has a sharp point and is used to pierce or prick something.

Example: Be careful of the pricker when you handle the rose bush.

printery

IPA: /ˈprɪntəri/

KK: /ˈprɪntəri/

noun

Definition: A place where printing is done, often involving the production of printed materials like books, newspapers, or other documents.

Example: The printery was busy producing the latest edition of the magazine.

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