birdlime Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/
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Birdlime as a Noun
1
A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
2
Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.
Birdlime as a Verb
1
To add birdlime to.
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
Origin of Birdlime
Partial calque of German Vogelleim. By surface analysis, bird + lime.
Birdlime at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ |
| Meaning | A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds |
| Verb forms | birdlimes, birdliming, birdlimed |