preswell
preswell · preswells · preswelled · preswelling
To cause to become engorged with fluid prior to some other operationTo cause to become engorged with fluid prior to some other operation.
Meaning
1 sensesTo cause to become engorged with fluid prior to some other operation.
Origin
From pre- + swell.From pre- + swell.
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Forms
preswells, preswelling, preswelled, preswelled| Base form | preswell · to preswell |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | preswells |
| Present participle | preswelling |
| Past simple | preswelled |
| Past participle | preswelled |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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