Lime definition

noun

(1) The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

(2) 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

(3) Any of various related trees bearing limes

(4) A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

(5) A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

(6) A caustic substance produced by heating limestone

verb

(7) Cover with lime so as to induce growth

"Lime the lawn"

(8) Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds