"priming" in the noun sense

1. priming

the act of making something ready

2. fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer, priming

any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

3. flat coat, ground, primer, priming, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat

the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

"priming" in the verb sense

1. prime

insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

"prime a cannon"

"prime a mine"

2. prime, ground, undercoat

cover with a primer apply a primer to

3. prime

fill with priming liquid

"prime a car engine"

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