lime

IPA: ɫˈaɪm

(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.
(theater) A spotlight.
A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.
The wood of this tree.
Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.
Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.
(uncountable) A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.
(fandom slang) A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).
(Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago) A casual gathering to socialize.
Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”) [(obsolete) A leash.]

(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
(transitive) To smear with birdlime.
(rare) To ensnare, catch, entrap.
(transitive) To apply limewash.
(Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

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