verbπShareTo prepare a mechanism for its main work."The teacher primed the whiteboard by writing the lesson title on it before class started. "machinetechnicalprocessactionindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply a coat of primer paint to."I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat."materialbuildingpropertyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be renewed."After a fresh coat of paint, the old wooden fence was primed and ready for another summer. "processactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as priming for the charge of a gun."The soldier carefully primed the cannon, preparing it to fire. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."The old steam boiler primed badly, spewing water with the steam into the factory pipes. "technicalmachineenergyindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge)."The soldier carefully primed his musket, preparing it to fire. "militaryweapontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to coach."The boys are primed for mischief."actionprocesseducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trim or prune."to prime trees"agricultureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a prime mark."The teacher primed each correct answer on the test with a small checkmark. "markChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePrepared for use or action."The students were primed for the exam by reviewing all the key concepts. "actiontechnicalabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
