primer – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
primer
n.
substance painted on unpainted wood or metal as a preparatory coat mainly to prevent the absorption of layers of paint that will follow or the development of rust; study book for teaching fundamental concepts and skill; cap or other object used to detonate explosives
Primer
Primer may refer to:
- Primer (cosmetics), a cream or lotion applied before another cosmetic to improve coverage and lengthen the amount of time the cosmetic lasts on the face
- Primer (firearm), firearm powder charge ignition mechanisms
- Centerfire ammunition, Boxer or Berdan centerfire primers used in modern centerfire cartridges
- Percussion cap, gunpowder ignition device for 19th century muzzle-loading firearms and modern replicas
primer
Noun
1. an introductory textbook
(hypernym) textbook, text, text edition, schoolbook, school text
(hyponym) speller
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
(synonym) fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, priming
(hypernym) lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
(hyponym) detonating fuse
(derivation) prime
3. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(synonym) flat coat, ground, priming, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat
(hypernym) coat of paint
(hyponym) couch
(derivation) prime, ground, undercoat
primer
v.
dominate, prevail; succeed
primer
adj.
first, former
