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 lime lime /ˈlaɪm/

noun

  1. The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees  ( lime )
    the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
     The lime juice was squeezed over the grilled fish and added a refreshing kick
    The lime juice was squeezed over the grilled fish and added a refreshing kick
  2. Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber  ( basswood , lime , lime tree , linden , linden tree )
    any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber
     The lime tree is known for its fragrant blossoms that fill the air with a sweet scent
    The lime tree is known for its fragrant blossoms that fill the air with a sweet scent
  3. Any of various related trees bearing limes  ( Citrus aurantifolia , lime , lime tree )
    any of various related trees bearing limes
      The lime tree provided fresh limes for our homemade margaritas.
    The lime tree provided fresh limes for our homemade margaritas.
  4. A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds  ( birdlime , lime )
    a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
  5. A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide  ( burnt lime , calcined lime , calcium oxide , calx , fluxing lime , lime , quicklime , unslaked lime )
    a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
  6. A caustic substance produced by heating limestone  ( calcium hydrate , calcium hydroxide , caustic lime , hydrated lime , lime , lime hydrate , slaked lime )
    a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

verb

  1. Cover with lime so as to induce growth  ( lime )
    cover with lime so as to induce growth
     Lime the lawn
    lime the lawn
  2. Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds  ( birdlime , lime )
    spread birdlime on branches to catch birds