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- Dictionaryprimer/ˈprʌɪmə/
noun
- 1. a substance used as a preparatory coat on wood, metal, or canvas, especially to prevent the absorption of subsequent layers of paint or the development of rust: "apply three coats of primer"
- 2. a cap or cylinder containing a compound which responds to friction or an electrical impulse and ignites the charge in a cartridge or explosive: "the nitro-cellulose is ignited by the spark that comes from the primer"
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1. : a small book for teaching children to read. 2. : a small introductory book on a subject. 3. : a short informative piece of writing. primer. 2 of 2. noun (2) prim· er ˈprī-mər. 1. : a device for priming. especially : a cap, tube, or wafer containing percussion powder or compound used to ignite an explosive charge. 2.
PRIMER definition: 1. a type of paint that you put on a surface before the main paint is put on: 2. a type of make-up…. Learn more.
noun. a person or thing that primes. a device, such as a tube containing explosive, for detonating the main charge in a gun, mine, etc. a substance, such as paint, applied to a surface as a base, sealer, etc. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of primer 1.
A primer gets you ready for what comes next. You could use one kind of primer when you are learning to read, or another kind when you are preparing to paint a room. Any way you use the word primer, it's a first step or preparation for something else.
PRIMER meaning: 1. a type of paint that you put on a surface before the main paint is put on: 2. a type of make-up…. Learn more.
1. a person or thing that primes. 2. (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a device, such as a tube containing explosive, for detonating the main charge in a gun, mine, etc. 3. (Chemistry) a substance, such as paint, applied to a surface as a base, sealer, etc.
6 meanings: 1. an introductory text, such as a school textbook 2. printing → See long primer, great primer 1. a person or thing.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of primer noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Sep 30, 2023 · How to use . primer in a sentenceLike Edgar, he remembers a unique time when American rappers came down and performed at the primer Festival de Rap Cubano.
PRIMER meaning: 1 : something (such as a book) that provides basic information on a particular subject; 2 : a small book that helps teach children how to read.
