Priming — synonyms, definition

1. priming (Noun)

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priming (Noun) — The act of making something ready.

priming (Noun) — Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.

priming (Noun) — The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.

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2. priming (Verb)

grounding undercoating

priming (Verb) — Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing. ex. "prime a cannon" ex. "prime a mine"

priming (Verb) — Cover with a primer; apply a primer to.

priming (Verb) — Fill with priming liquid. ex. "prime a car engine"

filling filling up fixing gearing up making full painting preparing readying setting setting up