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1. prime - verb

· insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"

Hypernym(s): fix, prepare, set_up, ready, gear_up, set

2. prime - verb

· cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Synonym(s): ground, undercoat

Hypernym(s): paint

3. prime - verb

· fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"

Hypernym(s): fill, fill_up, make_full

4. prim - verb

· assume a prim appearance; "They mince and prim"

Hypernym(s): change

5. prim - verb

· contract one's lips; "She primmed her lips after every bite of food"

Hypernym(s): compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press

6. prim - verb

· dress primly

Synonym(s): prim_up, prim_out

Hypernym(s): dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit_out, apparel

7. primed - adjective

· (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time"

Synonym(s): fit, set

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