How does the word “prime” mean “to fill/load”?

Caution shall be exercised when priming a carburetor.

What does it mean when filling fuel to a carburetor?

I searched for “prime” in Macmillandictionary. In the past this has been the case with Cambridge and com (computers). I’ve searched the term org since August 2007. I don’t find any relevant definition in my search. Why, when searched in merriam-webster.com.br. Com, there was a definition, which was “fill, load” in English. So I want to be sure if “prime” has meaning of “fill” or “load”, and if this meaning fits in the context.

Asked on March 20, 2021 in Meaning.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 20, 2021.
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Practically, here it means to release undue amount of air from the carburetor so that there won’t be cavitation or hammering. How do you search a self priming pump? For me that’s the distinction between mechanical engineering and degree engineering. When “priming” is commonly mentioned in industry it most implies to the air releasing process. At least we do so in oil and gas industry, in particular the pump and compressors. However, it can include a set of instructions to fill the fuel to the carburetor.

Answered on March 20, 2021.
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Practically, here it means to release undue amount of air from the carburetor so that there won’t be cavitation or hammering. How do you search a self priming pump? For me that’s the distinction between mechanical engineering and degree engineering. When “priming” is commonly mentioned in industry it most implies to the air releasing process. At least we do so in oil and gas industry, in particular the pump and compressors. However, it can include a set of instructions to fill the fuel to the carburetor.

Answered on March 20, 2021.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 21, 2021.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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Yes, this does mean that,

Caution shall be exercised when priming a carburetor to prevent any damage.

= (maximum) Caution

shall be exercised when filling fuel to a carburetor You

can search up in the internet, it is well known.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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On Cambridge Dictionary prime = to prepare

someone or something for a particular situation. So the meaning in

the context is: to make sure that the carburetor is in good condition to be utilized. In the simplest terms, they are prime (in the terms of a “type” ). What are the job which can include inspecting, cleaning, refilling, painting – whatever work is necessary to make sure the carburetor is in good condition?

This meaning of the verb is related to the following meaning (adj., see same dictionary page): prime (adj.)

= of the best quality. So this

confirms the explanation: make the carburetor “of the best quality”.

NOTE: this answer is about the definition of “to prime”. The manual does not provide technical advice on carburetor operation.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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Practically, here it means to release undue amount of air from the carburetor so that there won’t be cavitation or hammering. How do you search a self priming pump? For me that’s the distinction between mechanical engineering and degree engineering. When “priming” is commonly mentioned in industry it most implies to the air releasing process. At least we do so in oil and gas industry, in particular the pump and compressors. However, it can include a set of instructions to fill the fuel to the carburetor.

Answered on March 22, 2021.
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