prime (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 30
def insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
examples prime a cannon
prime a mine
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Outgoing links
Hypernym fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Derivationally related form prime → primer
Incoming links
Derivationally related form primer → prime
Hyponym fix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set

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