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Rareprimed
The correct spelling is primed.
How to pronounce primed
verb
IPA: /pɹaɪmd/
Say it like: Pri-med
The correct spelling is primed. To prepare a mechanism for its main work. For example: "You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump."
Usage Examples
“You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.”
“I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.”
“The boys are primed for mischief.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To prepare a mechanism for its main work.
- 2.To apply a coat of primer paint to.
- 3.To be renewed.
- 4.To serve as priming for the charge of a gun.
- 5.(of a steam boiler) To work so that foaming occurs from too violent ebullition, which causes water to become mixed with, and be carried along with, the steam that is formed.
adjective
- 1.Prepared for use or action.
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