1. priming - noun
· the act of making something ready
Hypernym(s): preparation, readying
2. priming - noun
· any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Synonym(s): fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer
Hypernym(s): lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
3. priming - noun
· the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Synonym(s): flat_coat, ground, primer, primer_coat, priming_coat, undercoat
Hypernym(s): coat_of_paint
4. 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
5. prime - verb
· cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Hypernym(s): paint
6. prime - verb
· fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"
Hypernym(s): fill, fill_up, make_full
7. prim - verb
· assume a prim appearance; "They mince and prim"
Hypernym(s): change
8. prim - verb
· contract one's lips; "She primmed her lips after every bite of food"
Hypernym(s): compress, constrict, squeeze, compact, contract, press
9. prim - verb
· dress primly
Hypernym(s): dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit_out, apparel
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