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priming
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noun
the act of making something ready
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noun
(= flat coat)
the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
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noun
(= fuse)
any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
pump
Verb
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To make water or any other liquid move using a machine.
We pumped water from the river onto the field to help the plants grow.
The heart pumps blood through the body.
pump
Noun
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A pump is a machine for making water move.
There was water on the floor of the house, so we had to buy a pump.
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A pump is a machine that gives a liquid, often fuel.
Before a car journey, go to the gas station and fill up your tank at the pump.