Definition of "Prime" :

noun: a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself

noun: the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

noun: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

noun: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

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

"Prime a cannon."

verb: fill with priming liquid

"Prime a car engine."

verb: cover with a primer; apply a primer to

adjective: first in rank or degree

"The prime minister."

adjective: used of the first or originating agent

"Prime mover."

adjective: being at the best stage of development

"Our manhood's prime vigor."

adjective: of superior grade

"Prime beef."

adjective: of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

"Prime number."