#1 priming n. the act of making something ready. wn
#2 priming n. [fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer] any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant. wn
#3 priming n. [flat coat, ground, primer, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat] the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface. wn
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