LIME
Scrabble letter values: L1I1M3E1 = 6
Definition
- verb spread birdlime on branches to catch birds. — synonyms: birdlime
- verb cover with lime so as to induce growth.
- noun a caustic substance produced by heating limestone. — synonyms: calcium_hydroxide, slaked_lime, hydrated_lime, calcium_hydrate, caustic_lime, lime_hydrate
- noun a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide. — synonyms: calcium_oxide, quicklime, calx, calcined_lime, fluxing_lime, unslaked_lime, burnt_lime
- noun a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds. — synonyms: birdlime
- noun any of various related trees bearing limes. — synonyms: lime_tree, Citrus_aurantifolia
- noun any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers. — synonyms: linden, linden_tree, basswood, lime_tree
- noun the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.
Examples
- “lime the lawn”
- “several yield valuable timber”