PRIMING

/ˈpɹaɪmɪŋ/ Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. noun the act of making something ready.
  2. noun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant. — synonyms: fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer
  3. noun the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface. — synonyms: flat_coat, ground, primer, primer_coat, priming_coat, undercoat

Examples

  • “You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.”
  • “I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.”
  • “The boys are primed for mischief.”

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