primer
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- noun
- /ˈpraɪmər/
- Specialized
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- The contractor recommended using a high-quality primer to seal the drywall before applying the topcoat.
- primer and paint
Examples
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Honestly, that is the stickiest primer I have ever experienced.
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When the scraping and sanding were over, Lenny applied chalk-white primer in a haphazard pattern of spots.
Fiction book (1991) -
Oh boy, time for some primer and touch up paint.
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I'm going to put the primer down on there.
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"I'll sand it and put on primer next time I'm here," he offers.
Fiction book (1990) -
Bright spray paints and acrylics work best; begin with a primer and finish with a protective spray.
Blog text (1) -
Before painting the fence, you should apply a coat of primer to ensure the paint adheres properly.
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For the best results, always use a primer on wood surfaces to protect them from moisture.
Synonyms
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5.2
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
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4.3
A first thin layer of paint applied to a surface before the final coat
A first layer of paint that prepares a surface for later coats
A first thin layer of paint you apply before the final layers
Compounds
- Specialized
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5.2
A thin first layer of paint that helps later paint stick and last longer
- Archaic
A size of printed letters equal to 36 points used for large headings
- Archaic
A size for printed letters that printers often use for headings, about 36 points
How Prepared
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- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Primer for paint comes from the root prim- meaning 'first', so a primer is the first coat that 'prepares' a surface and helps the next layers of paint stick and look better.