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primer
1[prim-er, prahy-mer]
noun
an elementary book for teaching children to read.
any book of elementary principles.
a primer of phonetics.
primer
2[prahy-mer]
noun
a person or thing that primes.
a cap, cylinder, etc., containing a compound that may be exploded by percussion or other means, used for firing a charge of powder.
a first coat or layer of paint, size, etc., given to any surface as a base, sealer, or the like.
primer
1/ ˈɪə /
noun
a person or thing that primes
a device, such as a tube containing explosive, for detonating the main charge in a gun, mine, etc
a substance, such as paint, applied to a surface as a base, sealer, etc
primer
2/ ˈɪə /
noun
an introductory text, such as a school textbook
printing See long primer great primer
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of primer1
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Example Sentences
The opening episodes offer a primer in autism, conducted mainly by Patience’s godfather, retired Det.
If you’re feeling pangs of financial anxiety, here is a primer on financial therapy and how it can help.
The book also includes Lavorato’s own story, a brief history of the magical plant and a primer on why bongs and brownies hit differently.
Here’s a primer for newbies who complain that Southern California has no seasons: You know it’s spring when our orange California poppies start to bloom and the garden tours begin.
Perhaps more than anything, “Heartbreaker” is a primer on how to effectively work in a band with an alpha male.
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