primer
Beginner's text, perhaps
A primer is an introductory text or course covering the basics of a subject: a primer on investing, a primer on constitutional law.
The word also refers to a substance applied as a preparatory coat—primer on walls before paint, primer on skin before makeup.
In ammunition, a primer is the small charge that ignites the main explosive.
Pronounced with a short *i* for the coating and ammunition senses, with a long *i* for the introductory text in American English.
Preparatory paint layer
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- adhesionState of clinging fast
- coverageExtent of inclusion
preparation · sanding · latex · oil-based · shellac · bonding · tint · surface prep
Underlying support structure
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- mattifyingRemoving oily sheen
- illuminatingMaking visible or understandable
hydrating · silicone · setting · application · complexion · coverage · blurring · skincare
Preliminary section or presentation
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- handbookCompact reference guide
- guideLeader or instruction book
- manualWritten instructions for use
overview · fundamentals · reader · coursebook · workbook · tutorial · ABC · beginner's guide
Explosive initiation device
- igniterDevice that starts combustion
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- fuseProtective melting wire
- chargeCost or accusation
percussion · spark · firing · trigger · initiation · propellant · combustion · sensitive
undercoat
Preparatory paint layer
- basecoatFoundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- adhesionState of clinging fast
coverage · preparation · sanding · latex · oil-based · shellac · bonding · tint · surface prep · drying
foundation
Underlying support structure
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- smoothingReducing irregularities systematically
- mattifyingRemoving oily sheen
illuminating · hydrating · silicone · setting · application · complexion · coverage · blurring · skincare
introduction
Preliminary section or presentation
- basicsFoundational knowledge of something
- handbookCompact reference guide
- guideLeader or instruction book
manual · overview · fundamentals · reader · coursebook · workbook · tutorial · ABC · beginner's guide · study guide
detonator
Explosive initiation device
- igniterDevice that starts combustion
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- fuseProtective melting wire
charge · percussion · spark · firing · trigger · initiation · propellant · combustion · sensitive
cartridge
Sealed container for supplies
casing · gunpowder · firearm · caliber · reload · magazine · centerfire · rimfire · percussion cap · propellant
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- makeupmascara, blush, eyeliner, lipstick, concealer
- beauty treatmentsmakeup, lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner
- painting suppliesbrushes, paint, paint tubes, paintbrush, brush
- auto bodybody filler, bodywork, collision repair, dent repair, dent removal
- coatingspaint, enamel, varnish, glaze, lacquer
primerfinish coat
Final paint layer
topcoat · final coat · sealant · varnish · clear coat
primertreatise
Formal scholarly composition
magnum opus · doctoral dissertation · technical manual · encyclopedia · master class
- prime timeEvening TV's busiest window
- primary colorsUnmixable base pigments
- primary schoolEarly childhood education institution
- prime ministerLeader of a parliamentary state
- prime ribBone-in beef roast
- prime suspectMost probable perpetrator
prime, primary, primitive, primate, primordial, primes, primers