lime
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
- Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
- A limelight; any spotlight.
- A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
- The wood of this tree.
- Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
- Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
- Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
- Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree: A particular one of those colours that has been standardized under this name, at least in some organizations' standards.
- A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).
- A casual gathering to socialize.
- Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”).
Verb
- To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
- To smear with birdlime.
- To smear with birdlime: To ensnare, catch, entrap.
- To apply limewash.
- To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
Adjective
- Containing lime or lime juice.
- Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
- Lime-green.
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