lime
lime /ˈlaɪm/
noun
-
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
-
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
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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.
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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
-
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
-
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
-
Cover with lime so as to induce growth
(
lime
)
cover with lime so as to induce growth
Lime the lawn
lime the lawn
-
Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
(
birdlime
, lime
)
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
