priming Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet


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

Webster 1913