Definitions
Priming - as a noun
The act of making something ready
Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Priming - as a verb
To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
Example: "You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump."
To apply a coat of primer paint to.
Example: "I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat."
To be renewed.
To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
(of a steam boiler) to work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed.
To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to coach.
Example: "The boys are primed for mischief."
To trim or prune.
Example: "To prime trees"
To mark with a prime mark.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
PRIMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
PRIMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
PRIMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
