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lime
noun(lime)
birdlime
lime
noun(lime)
a caustic highly infusible solid that consists of calcium oxide often together with magnesium oxide, that is obtained by calcining forms of calcium carbonate (such as shells or limestone), and that is used in building (as in mortar and plaster) and in agriculture —called also quicklime
lime
noun(lime)
a dry white powder consisting essentially of calcium hydroxide that is made by treating quicklime with water
lime
verb(lime)
to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime)
lime
verb(lime)
to entangle with or as if with birdlime
lime
verb(lime)
to treat or cover with lime
lime
adjective(lime)
of, relating to, or containing lime or limestone
lime
noun(lime)
a linden tree; especially : linden
lime
noun(lime)
the small globose yellowish green fruit of a widely cultivated spiny tropical Asian citrus tree (Citrus aurantifolia) with a usually acid juicy pulp used as a flavoring agent and as a source of vitamin C
lime
noun(lime)
a tree that bears limes
lime
noun(lime)
glass containing a substantial proportion of lime
lime
noun(lime)
englishman
lime
noun(lime)
a British ship
lime
noun(lime)
a British sailor
lime
noun(lime)
a twig covered with birdlime to catch birds
lime
noun(lime)
snare
lime
noun(lime)
a bright, light yellowish-green color
lime
adjective(lime)
having a bright, light yellowish-green color

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