primer
Translation
primer, undercoat, introductory book
Examples
Apply a coat of primer before painting.
Apply a coat of primer before painting.
This book is a good primer on economics.
This book is a good primer on economics.
Grammar Patterns
a coat of primer a layer of undercoat paint Apply a coat of primer before painting.
a primer on ((sth.)) an introductory book on a subject This book is a good primer on economics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: undercoat, base coat (for paint); introduction, guide (for a book)
Etymology
From 'prime', meaning 'first'. A primer is the 'first' coat of paint, or the 'first' book on a subject.
Memory Tips
A 'primer' primes (prepares) a surface for paint, or primes your mind for a new subject.