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priming
prim·ing P0559400 (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.priming (ˈpraɪmɪŋ) n1. something used to prime2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a substance, used to ignite an explosive chargeprim•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] primingThe application of a coat of white paint (usually zinc or lead) to a sized canvas in order to prepare it for painting.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | priming - the act of making something readypreparation, 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 propellantfuze, fuse, primer, fuzee, fuseedetonating fuse - a fuse containing an explosiveigniter, 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 distancetime-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 surfaceflat coat, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat, primer, groundcoat of paint - a layer of paint covering something elsecouch - a flat coat of paint or varnish used by artists as a primer |
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priming
prime the pumpTo take action that encourages the growth of something or helps it to succeed. While the government was forced to slash public expenditures following the major economic crash, they've recently begun priming the pump again across the public sectors. The only way we'll get this project off the ground is if one of the directors of the company primes the pump.See also: prime, pumpprime (someone or something) with (something)To prepare someone or something (for some action or activity) by supplying them or it with something. You'll need to prime the lawn mower with three pumps of gasoline before you will be able to start it. He primed me with various pieces of advice and information ahead of my meeting with the prime minister.See also: primeprime the pumpEncourage the growth or action of something, as in Marjorie tried to prime the pump by offering some new issues for discussion. In the late 1800s this expression originally was used for pouring liquid into a pump to expel the air and make it work. In the 1930s it was applied to government efforts to stimulate the economy and thereafter was applied to other undertakings. See also: prime, pumpprime the pump mainly AMERICAN, JOURNALISMCOMMON If someone primes the pump, they take action to help something succeed or develop, usually by spending money on it. He said he would consider priming the pump through increased spending on roads or housing if the economy declined more rapidly than expected. Note: You can also talk about pump-priming, or say that someone pump-primes an economy or a project. I think we are going to have to do some more pump-priming in order to get the economy going. The plan offers a way of pump-priming an economy which is growing too slowly. Note: To prime a water pump means to pump it until it is full of water and all the air has been forced out, so that it is ready to be used. See also: prime, pumpprime the pump stimulate or support the growth or success of something, especially by supplying it with money. This phrase is used literally of a mechanical pump into which a small quantity of water needs to be poured before it can begin to function. 1977 Tom Sharpe The Great Pursuit Significance is all…Prime the pump with meaningful hogwash. See also: prime, pumpprime the ˈpump give somebody, an organization, etc. financial help in order to support a project, business, etc. when it is beginning: The government should really prime the pump in new high technology projects. That’s the only way they’ll be able to survive in the current economic climate. ▶ ˈpump-priming noun: The nation is relying on pump-priming to get the economy started.Originally, this was a way of making a pump work properly by adding water to it.See also: prime, pump prime the pump Informal To encourage the growth or action of something.See also: prime, pumppriming
priming[′prīm·iŋ] (mechanical engineering) In a boiler, the excessive carryover of fine water particles along with the steam because of insufficient steam space, faulty boiler design, or faulty operating conditions. primingThe application of a primer.priming
priming [prīm´ing] the preparation of tubing that will transport fluids.prim·ing (prīm'ing) Process of running the fluids in an intravenous bag through the tubing so that there is no air in the tubing. FinancialSeeprimepriming
Related to priming: priming pumpSynonyms for primingnoun the act of making something readyRelated Wordsnoun any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellantSynonymsRelated Words- detonating fuse
- igniter
- ignitor
- lighter
- light
- safety fuse
- time-fuse
noun the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surfaceSynonyms- flat coat
- primer coat
- priming coat
- undercoat
- primer
- ground
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