PRIME
Scrabble letter values: P3R1I1M3E1 = 9
Definition
- verb insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing.
- verb cover with a primer. — synonyms: ground, undercoat
- verb fill with priming liquid.
- noun a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself. — synonyms: prime_quantity
- noun the period of greatest prosperity or productivity. — synonyms: flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
- noun the second canonical hour.
- noun the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest. — synonyms: prime_of_life
- adjective first in rank or degree. — synonyms: premier(a), prime(a)
- adjective used of the first or originating agent. — synonyms: prime(a)
- adjective of superior grade. — synonyms: choice, prime(a), prize, quality, select
- adjective of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers.
- adjective being at the best stage of development. — synonyms: meridian
Examples
- “prime a cannon”
- “prime a mine”
- “apply a primer to”