prime-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: insert a primer into

Commentary: Syntax Includes:

Examples:
The lieutenant primed the cannon.
Soldiers carefully prime mines to trap enemies.
The explosives expert quickly primed the bomb.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: cover with a primer base

Examples:
The painter primed the walls for its new color.
Auto detailers prime cars so they'll take paint better.
I forgot to prime my room, so the old color showed through.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: fill with priming liquid

Examples:
John primed his new camaro.
The mechanic primed the carburator by flushing the lines of air.
Sean's unwillingness to prime the engine lead to its explosion.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: make ready (mentally)

Examples:
He primed himself for action.
The State Senator primed her for a national role.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NP
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: prime.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3