verb
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To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
example
You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.
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To apply a coat of primer paint to.
example
I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.
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To be renewed.
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To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
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(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.
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To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
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To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to coach.
example
The boys are primed for mischief.
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To trim or prune.
example
to prime trees
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To mark with a prime mark.