Primer
Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪmər/
Primer (noun)
- a simple book for teaching children how to read or learn a subject.
- a first layer of paint applied to a surface to help the final coat stick better.
- a small device that ignites an explosive charge in a firearm or bomb.
Examples
- The children read a primer to learn the alphabet.
- A primer on gardening can help beginners.
Common collocations: read a primer, basic primer, apply primer, primer coat, handle primer