Primer (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Fuzee
• Fuze
• Priming
• Fuse
• Fusee

Hypernyms

• Igniter
• Light
• Ignitor
• Lighter

Hyponyms

• Detonating Fuse
• Safety Fuse
• Time-fuse

Related Words

• Prime (verb)

Meaning ²

The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Priming Coat
• Primer Coat
• Undercoat
• Flat Coat
• Priming
• Ground

Hypernyms

• Coat Of Paint

Hyponyms

• Couch

Related Words

• Prime (verb)

Meaning ³

An introductory textbook.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Hypernyms

• School Text
• Text
• Schoolbook
• Text Edition