prime
prahym
- n a number that has no factor but itself and 1
- n the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
- n the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- n the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
- v insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
prime a cannon
prime a mine - v cover with a primer; apply a primer to
- v fill with priming liquid
prime a car engine - s first in rank or degree
the prime minister - s used of the first or originating agent
prime mover - s of superior grade
prime beef - a of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
prime number - s being at the best stage of development
our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
- Many people these days keep an eye on the prime rate the way a baseball fan watches the major league standings.
- Southwest leads the wayInterest rates continued their three-month-long slide last week, as many American banks dropped the bench mark prime inter est rate to 15%.