English noun: priming |
1. | priming (act) the act of making something ready |
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| Broader (hypernym) | preparation, readying |
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2. | priming (artifact) any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant |
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| Synonyms | fuse, fusee, fuze, fuzee, primer |
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| Broader (hypernym) | igniter, ignitor, light, lighter |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | detonating fuse, safety fuse, time-fuse |
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3. | priming (artifact) the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface |
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| Synonyms | flat coat, ground, primer, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat |
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| Broader (hypernym) | coat of paint |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | couch |
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