primer (n.)

  1. an introductory textbook

  2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

    [ Syn: fuse , fuze , fusee , fuzee , priming ]

  3. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

    [ Syn: flat coat , ground , priming , primer coat , priming coat , undercoat ]

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