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primers

/ˈpraɪmərz/

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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

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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

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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

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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

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An elementary school class; an elementary school student.

Examples :

"Mrs. Davis teaches a class of energetic primers in the school's reading program. "

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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A person who primes wood, metal, etc.

Examples :

"The primers at the car factory work hard to prepare the metal surfaces for painting. "

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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

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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

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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

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A person who prunes trees.

Examples :

"The orchard hired several primers to prepare the apple trees for a bountiful harvest. "

agriculture job person work