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prim·ing
(prī′mĭng)n.
1. The act of one that primes.
2. The explosive used to ignite a charge.
3. A preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.
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priming
(ˈpraɪmɪŋ)n
1. something used to prime
2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge
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prim•ing
(ˈpraɪ mɪŋ)n.
1. the powder or other material used to ignite a charge.
2. the act of a person or thing that primes.
3. a first coat or layer of paint, size, etc.
[1590–1600]
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priming
The application of a coat of white paint (usually zinc or lead) to a sized canvas in order to prepare it for painting.
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| Noun | 1. | priming - the act of making something ready preparation, readying - the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun" |
| 2. | priming - any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant detonating fuse - a fuse containing an explosive igniter, ignitor, lighter, light - a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires; "do you have a light?" safety fuse - a slow-burning fuse consisting of a tube or cord filled or saturated with combustible matter; used to ignite detonators from a distance time-fuse - a fuse made to burn for a given time (especially to explode a bomb) | |
| 3. |  priming - the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surfacecoat of paint - a layer of paint covering something else couch - a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer |
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Translations
amorçage d’une tuyère
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