Meaning Of Priming

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Prime

n.

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

n.

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

n.

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