a caustic substance produced by heating limestone

[ Syn: calcium hydroxide , slaked lime , hydrated lime , calcium hydrate , caustic lime , lime hydrate ]

a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

[ Syn: calcium oxide , quicklime , calx , calcined lime , fluxing lime , unslaked lime , burnt lime ]

a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

[ Syn: birdlime ]

any of various related trees bearing limes

[ Syn: lime tree , citrus aurantifolia ]

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 tree ]

the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

[ Syn: birdlime ]

cover with lime so as to induce growth; lime the lawn'