definition of
priming

[1] #1 priming n. the act of making something ready. wn

[2] #2 priming n. [fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, primer] any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant. wn

[3] #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