Definition of lime
(Entry 1 of 5)
1 : birdlime
2a : a caustic highly infusible solid that consists of calcium oxide often together with magnesium oxide, that is obtained by calcining forms of calcium carbonate (such as shells or limestone), and that is used in building (as in mortar and plaster) and in agriculture
— called also quicklime
b : a dry white powder consisting essentially of calcium hydroxide that is made by treating quicklime with water
c : calcium carbonate of lime
lime
verblimed; liming
Definition of lime (Entry 2 of 5)
1 : to smear with a sticky substance (such as birdlime)
2 : to entangle with or as if with birdlime
3 : to treat or cover with lime
lime the lawn in the spring
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adjectiveDefinition of lime (Entry 3 of 5)
: of, relating to, or containing lime or limestone
lime
noun (2)Definition of lime (Entry 4 of 5)
: a linden tree especially : linden sense 1a
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noun (3)Definition of lime (Entry 5 of 5)
1 : the small globose yellowish green fruit of a widely cultivated spiny tropical Asian citrus tree (Citrus aurantifolia) with a usually acid juicy pulp used as a flavoring agent and as a source of vitamin C
2 : a tree that bears limes
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The first known use of lime was before the 12th century
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