lime

/laɪm/

noun

  1. 1

    Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

  2. 2

    Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

verb

  1. 1

    To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

  2. 2

    To smear with birdlime.

  3. 3

    To apply limewash.

noun

  1. 1

    A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood.

noun

  1. 1

    Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

  2. 2

    Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

  3. 3

    A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

  4. 4

    A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

adjective

  1. 1

    Containing lime or lime juice.

  2. 2

    Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

  3. 3

    Lime-green.

verb

  1. 1

    To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

noun

  1. 1

    A leash.

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