Definitions for priming
Overview of noun priming
The noun priming has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) priming
(the act of making something ready)
2. fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming
(any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant)
3. flat coat, ground, primer, priming, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat
(the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface)
Overview of verb prime
The verb prime has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) prime
(insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine")
2. prime, ground, undercoat
(cover with a primer; apply a primer to)
3. prime
(fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine")
