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