1. (

• prime

) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine" ;

2. (

• prime ,
• ground ,
• undercoat

) cover with a primer; apply a primer to ;

3. (

• prime ,

) fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine" ;

1. (

• fit ,
• primed ,
• set

) (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time" ;