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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

The powder or other combustible used to communicate fire to a charge of gunpowder, as in a firearm.

(Paint.)

The first coating of color, size, or the like, laid on canvas, or on a building, or other surface.

(Steam Eng.)

The carrying over of water, with the steam, from the boiler, as into the cylinder.

Priming of the tide

See

Lag of the tide

, under 2d

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Priming tube

a small pipe, filled with a combustible composition for firing cannon.

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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.

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Priming wire

a pointed wire used to penetrate the vent of a piece, for piercing the cartridge before priming.

ppr.

Putting powder in the pan of a fire-arm.

Laying on the first color.

Noun.

The powder in the pan of a gun, or laid along the channel of a cannon for conveying fire to the charge.

Among painters, the first color laid on canvas or on a building, &c.