Priming
Priming , noun
1.
The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.
2.
(Painting) The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on canvas, or on a building, or other surface.
3.
(Steam Eng.) The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.
Collocations (4)
Priming of the tide , See Lag of the tide, under 2d Lag.
Priming tube , a small pipe, filled with a combustible composition for firing cannon.
Priming valve (Steam Eng.) , 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.