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pre·fab
(prē′făb′) Informaladj.
Prefabricated.
n.
Something prefabricated, especially a building or section of a building.
pre′fab′ v.
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prefab
(ˈpriːˌfæb)n
(Building)
a. a building that is prefabricated, esp a small house
b. (as modifier): a prefab house.
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pre•fab
(adj., n. ˈpriˌfæb; v. priˈfæb)adj., n., v. -fabbed, -fab•bing. Informal. adj.
1. prefabricated.
n. 2. something that is prefabricated, as a building or fixture.
v.t. 3. to prefabricate.
[1935–40]
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Noun | 1. | prefab - a prefabricated structure structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" |
Adj. | 1. | prefab - manufactured in standard sizes to be shipped and assembled elsewhere; "a pre structure" ready-made - made for purchase and immediate use |
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prefab
n → Fertighaus nt
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