priming Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
(Paint.) The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on canvas, or on a building, or other surface.
(Steam Eng.) The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.