liming Meaning & Definition
What Does Liming Mean?
As a verb, liming means present participle and gerund of lime. As a noun, it means An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).
Liming Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of lime
Liming as a Noun
- An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).
The land required frequent limings.
- Hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene.
"No Liming or Loitering - No Shouting or Loud Noise" (written on a sign in Port of Spain shopping mall).
Verb
- To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
- To smear with birdlime.
- To apply limewash.
Verb
- To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.
Synonyms of Liming
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Liming synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Liming
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Liming in a Sentence
The land required frequent limings.
"No Liming or Loitering - No Shouting or Loud Noise" (written on a sign in Port of Spain shopping mall).
Word Forms & Grammar
liming
liming (plural limings)
Words That Rhyme With Liming
Origin of Liming
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Origin 2: The word is associated with sitting under a lime tree, or having nothing more demanding to do than squeezing limes. It is also thought to originate from "limey", a slang term meaning a British serviceman in Trinidad and Tobago during World War II (noted for hanging around bars and drinking). The term has since been adopted by other countries in the English-speaking Caribbean.