Primer

n. study book for teaching fundamental concepts and skill; cap or other object used to detonate explosives

Primer can refer to:Primer (molecular biology), a nucleic acid strand (or related molecule) that serves as a starting point for DNA replicationPercussion cap, in ballistics, a small charge that explodes when struck with force or heated with electricity, typically to ignite a larger charge of propellantExplosive primerPrimer (paint), a coating applied to a surface to prepare it for paint or another coating or adhesivePrimer (textbook) A textbook formerly used in primary education (often pronounced "primmer" in General American) to teach the alphabet and other basic conceptsNew England Primer, contained moral-themed rhymes associated with the colonial American Puritan cultureAn old English word for a Book of HoursPrimer (film), a 2004 feature film written and directed by Shane CarruthPrimer (gasoline engine), a device on some gasoline engines used to prime the engine with gasoline before starting itPrimer (comic), a comic book published by Comico ComicsGreat primer, a typefeace about 18 points, or long primer, about 10 pointsPrimer Artist Co-operative, founded in 2007
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Noun
1. an introductory textbook
(hypernym) textbook, text, text edition, schoolbook, school text
(hyponym) speller
2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
(synonym) fuse, fuze, fusee, fuzee, priming
(hypernym) lighter, light, igniter, ignitor
(hyponym) detonating fuse
(derivation) prime
3. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
(synonym) flat coat, ground, priming, primer coat, priming coat, undercoat
(hypernym) coat of paint
(hyponym) couch
(derivation) prime, ground, undercoat

v. dominate, prevail; succeed

adj. first, former