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Adjective: primed  prImd
  1. (usually followed by 'to' or 'for') on the point of or strongly disposed
    "primed for a fight";
    - fit, set
Verb: prime  prIm
  1. Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
    "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
     
  2. Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
    - ground, undercoat
     
  3. Fill with priming liquid
    "prime a car engine"

See also: ready

Type of: fill, fill up, fix, gear up, paint, prepare, ready, set, set up

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