01 n. The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
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1.
The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
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2.
The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on canvas, or on a building, or other surface.(Paint.)
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The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.(Steam Eng.)
Phrases & compounds
Priming tube —
a small pipe, filled with a combustible composition for firing cannon.
Priming valve —
a spring safety valve applied to the cylinder of a steam engine for discharging water carried into the cylinder by priming.
Priming wire —
a pointed wire used to penetrate the vent of a piece, for piercing the cartridge before priming.