下塗 — meaning in English

English meaning

• prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
• primer noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.

Senses

下塗 is used for these senses in English:

• prime To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
• primer A layer of such a substance.

prime — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
2. adj (mathematics) Of a number, divisible only by itself and one.
3. verb To prepare something for use, especially by applying an initial coat or by getting it ready in advance.

primer — full definition

1. noun A short introductory book or guide covering the basics of a subject.
2. noun A substance applied as a base coat before paint, to help it stick and look even.
3. noun A device or charge used to set off an explosive.

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