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noun : LIMES
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
- calcium_hydroxide ,
- lime ,
- slaked_lime ,
- hydrated_lime ,
- calcium_hydrate ,
- caustic_lime ,
- lime_hydrate
) a caustic substance produced by heating limestone ;
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2. (
) a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide ;
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3. (
) a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds ;
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4. (
) any of various related trees bearing limes ;
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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 ;
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6. (
) the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees ;
verb : LIMES
Source:WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) spread birdlime on branches to catch birds ;
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2. (
) cover with lime so as to induce growth; "lime the lawn" ;
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