primer
/ˈpraɪmə(r)/noun
उच्चारण प्राइमर
प्राइमर (रंग से पहले लगाई जाने वाली परत)
Core word
noun
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[C, U]
a type of paint that is put on wood, metal or a wall before the main layer of paint
प्राइमर (रंग से पहले लगाई जाने वाली परत)
- Apply a coat of primer before painting the door.
- The painters used a white primer on the new walls.
- Let the primer dry completely before the final coat.
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- He sanded the wall and then put on the primer.
- This primer works well on metal surfaces.
Synonyms undercoat base coat
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[C]
a book that contains basic instructions on a subject
प्रवेशिका, आरंभिक पुस्तक, बालपोथी
- a primer on economics for beginners
- Every child in the village was given a Hindi primer.
- She bought a primer on English grammar for beginners.
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- The booklet is a handy primer on how to save money.
- This primer explains the basics of the Constitution in simple language.
Synonyms introduction manual textbook
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[C]
a small amount of explosive that is used to make a bullet or bomb explode
प्राइमर, विस्फोटक का फ़्यूज़
- The primer ignites the gunpowder in the cartridge.
- Each cracker contains a small primer that sets off the explosion.
- The soldier checked that the primer in each round was in place.
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- A faulty primer can stop a cartridge from firing.