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prime

/pɹaɪm/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    first in rank or degree

    an architect of premier rank

  2. adjective

    used of the first or originating agent

    prime mover

  3. noun

    a number that has no factor but itself and 1

  4. adjective

    of superior grade

    choice wines

  5. verb

    insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

    prime a cannon

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