About The Word Priming
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Priming
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What's The Definition Of Priming?
[n] the act of making something ready
[n] the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface [n] any igniter by which an explosive charge is ignited Synonyms | Synonyms for Priming: flat coat | fuse | fusee | fuze | fuzee | ground | primer | primer coat | priming coat | undercoat Related Terms | Find terms related to Priming: See Also | coat of paint | couch | detonating fuse | igniter | ignitor | light | lighter | preparation | readying | safety fuse | time-fuse Priming In Webster's Dictionary \Prim"ing\, n.
1. The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire
to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
2. (Paint.) The first coating of color, size, or the like,
laid on canvas, or on a building, or other surface.
3. (Steam Eng.) The carrying over of water, with the steam,
from the boiler, as into the cylinder.
{Priming of the tide}. See {Lag of the tide}, under 2d {Lag}.
{Priming tube}, a small pipe, filled with a combustible
composition for firing cannon.
{Priming valve} (Steam Eng.), a spring safety valve applied
to the cylinder of a steam engine for discharging water
carried into the cylinder by priming.
{Priming wire}, a pointed wire used to penetrate the vent of
a piece, for piercing the cartridge before priming.
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