1. worked on or processed in advance before final use or assembly
Usage: commonly used in manufacturing, construction, and crafts

Examples

• The preworked metal sheets arrived at the factory ready for final assembly.
• She purchased preworked leather for her jewelry-making project.
• The construction crew installed preworked wall panels to speed up the building process.
• Preworked dough can be frozen and baked later for convenience.
• The carpenter used preworked wood frames to complete the cabinet doors.