Lime - Definition

n 1: a caustic substance produced by heating limestone [syn:
calcium hydroxide, lime, slaked lime, hydrated
lime, calcium hydrate, caustic lime, lime hydrate]
2: a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium
hydroxide [syn: calcium oxide, quicklime, lime, calx,
calcined lime, fluxing lime, unslaked lime, burnt
lime]
3: a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to
capture small birds [syn: birdlime, lime]
4: any of various related trees bearing limes [syn: lime,
lime tree, Citrus aurantifolia]
5: 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 [syn:
linden, linden tree, basswood, lime, lime tree]
6: the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
v 1: spread birdlime on branches to catch birds [syn:
birdlime, lime]
2: cover with lime so as to induce growth; "lime the lawn"