prime (
http://definr.com/prime)
adj 1: first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank";
"the prime minister" [syn:
premier(a),
prime(a)]
2: used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover" [syn:
prime(a)]
3: of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize
carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches" [syn:
choice,
prime(a),
prize,
quality,
select]
4: (math) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be
factored into other integers; "prime number"
5: at the best stage; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert
Browning
n 1: a number that has no factor but itself and 1 [syn: {prime
quantity}]
2: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity [syn:
flower,
peak,
heyday,
bloom,
blossom,
efflorescence,
flush]
3: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
4: the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest [syn:
prime of life]
v 1: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.)
preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon";
"prime a mine"
2: cover with a primer; apply a primer to [syn:
ground,
undercoat]
3: fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"