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birdlime Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the past tense of birdlime?

The past tense of birdlime is birdlimed. The present participle is birdliming.

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/

What Does Birdlime Mean?

Birdlime is used as a noun meaning A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds. It can also mean Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence. As a verb, it means To add birdlime to.

Birdlime at a Glance

Part of speech	noun, verb
Pronunciation	/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/
Synonyms	lime
Verb forms	birdlimes, birdliming, birdlimed

Birdlime Definition (Noun)

A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.

Birdlime as a Verb

To add birdlime to.

Noun

A sticky substance smeared on branches to catch birds.
(rhyming slang) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.

Synonyms of Birdlime

lime

Birdlime synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

birdlime (uncountable)

birdlime (third-person singular simple present birdlimes, present participle birdliming, simple past and past participle birdlimed)

Words That Rhyme With Birdlime

bird lime

Origin of Birdlime

Partial calque of German Vogelleim. By surface analysis, bird +‎ lime.

Quick Answers About Birdlime

Is birdlime a noun or a verb?

Birdlime is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for birdlime?

Close synonyms of birdlime are lime. See the full list of birdlime synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of birdlime?

The past tense of birdlime is birdlimed. The present participle is birdliming.