| noun | the act of making something ready |
| noun | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant |
| noun | the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface |
| verb | insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing “prime a cannon” |
| verb | cover with a primer; apply a primer to |
| verb | fill with priming liquid “prime a car engine” |
| verb | assume a prim appearance “They mince and prim” |
| verb | contract one's lips “She primmed her lips after every bite of food” |
| verb | dress primly |
| fuse | verb | equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse |
| prime | verb | insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing |
| ground | verb | cover with a primer; apply a primer to |
| undercoat | verb | cover with a primer; apply a primer to |
| primer | noun | any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant |
| ground | noun | the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface |
| undercoat | noun | seal consisting of a coating of a tar or rubberlike material on the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion |