Backprime

Quick meaning: Backprime is a noun meaning (typography, computing) The ⟨‵⟩ or ⟨`⟩ symbol; a reversed prime.

Meaning

(typography, computing) The ⟨‵⟩ or ⟨`⟩ symbol; a reversed prime.

More Meanings

1. (transitive, medicine) To add (a secondary infusion) to a patient by priming it with fluid from the primary infusion.
2. (transitive, woodworking) To apply a layer of primer to the back side of (a surface).

Example Sentences

Hang and adjust the rate or set the infusion pump as indicated. If using an infusion pump, follow the specific manufacturer's guidelines to backprime the secondary set.

One of the best ways to control wood movement and prevent splitting, warping, and shrinking is to backprime it (coat the back surfaces with either primer paint or stain) before installation.

The echo and sed commands appear within backprimes (`) that indicate command substitution: The result of executing the commands within the backprimes replaces the backprimes and everything between them.

I'm assuming a well-built building, with clear pine trim and vertical-grain red cedar clapboards. The first step is to backprime the trim and siding. Backpriming is simply painting the back of the boards — the side against the house — with oil-base primer before they are installed.

Word Forms

• backprimes
• back prime
• backpriming
• backprimed

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