priming
1. [ noun ] the act of making something ready
Related terms: preparation
2. [ noun ] (color) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Synonyms: ground primer priming_coat undercoat primer_coat flat_coat
Related terms: coat_of_paint couch prime
3. [ noun ] any igniter by which an explosive charge is ignited
Synonyms: fuze fusee fuzee primer fuse
Related terms: lighter detonating_fuse safety_fuse time-fuse prime
Similar spelling:   pruning
  prominent
  PR_man
  prominence
  pronominal
  prenominal
  Primiano
  promenade