noun
                                                the act of making something ready
                                                
                                                                                             
                                                                                        
                                                noun
                                                any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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                                                the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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                                                verb
                                                insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
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                                                                                                        - prime a cannon
- prime a mine
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                cover with a primer
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                                                                                                        - apply a primer to
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                fill with priming liquid
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                                                                                                        - prime a car engine
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                assume a prim appearance
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                                                                                                        - They mince and prim
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                contract one's lips
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                                                                                                        - She primmed her lips after every bite of food
 
                                                                                        
                                                verb
                                                dress primly
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