noun Download 🔗Share A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations. Examples : "In the Middle Ages, before widespread literacy, wealthy families often possessed primers, devotional books containing essential prayers for their daily spiritual practice. " religion literature theology ritual Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer. Examples : "During the 18th century, families often used primers alongside the Book of Common Prayer to guide their daily prayers at home. " religion literature history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell. Examples : "1545, The A.B.C. Primers" literature education writing language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An introductory text on any subject, particularly basic concepts. Examples : ""The teacher recommended several primers on basic algebra to help students who were struggling." " education literature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An elementary school class; an elementary school student. Examples : "Mrs. Davis teaches a class of energetic primers in the school's reading program. " education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive. Examples : "The demolition crew carefully placed the primers in the weakened support beams before the controlled explosion. " material substance device technology weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who primes explosives. Examples : "The explosives expert, a trained primer, carefully prepared the detonators for the demolition project. " person job military technical weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting. Examples : "Before painting the rusty metal fence, we applied two coats of primers to prevent further corrosion and help the paint stick better. " material substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer of such a substance. Examples : "The painter applied two primers to the wall before adding the final coat of paint to ensure better adhesion and a smoother finish. " material substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A layer of makeup that goes beneath the foundation; undermakeup. Examples : "Before applying her foundation, she always uses primers to create a smooth base and help her makeup last longer. " appearance style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who primes wood, metal, etc. Examples : "The primers at the car factory work hard to prepare the metal surfaces for painting. " person job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A molecule which initiates the synthesis of an enzyme, a single-stranded nucleic acid molecule which initiates DNA replication. Examples : "In the lab, the scientist added primers to the DNA sample to start the copying process. " biochemistry biology medicine science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pheromone which interacts first with the endocrine system. Examples : ""In ant colonies, certain pheromones act as primers, influencing the ants' development and social roles by affecting their hormone levels." " physiology biochemistry biology organism sex Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline, in airplanes. Examples : "Before starting the small airplane's engine on the cold morning, the pilot carefully used the primers to inject fuel directly into the cylinders. " device vehicle machine technology technical fuel Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who prunes trees. Examples : "The orchard hired several primers to prepare the apple trees for a bountiful harvest. " agriculture job person work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading