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priming

noun

Definition of PRIMING

1
:  the act of one that primes
2
:  the explosive used in priming a charge
3
:  2primer 2
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First Known Use of PRIMING

1598

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. priming
  2. prime
  3. priming charge
  4. priming illumination
  5. priming needle
  6. priming of the tide
  7. priming wire
  8. pump priming
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