birdlime vs lime

lime vs birdlime

birdlime and lime both are nouns.

birdlime and lime both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
birdlime	Yes	No	Yes	No
lime	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, birdlime and lime are synonyms defined as:

birdlime and lime: a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

As verbs, birdlime and lime are synonyms defined as:

birdlime and lime: spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

birdlime (noun)	lime (noun)
a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds	the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
	any of various related trees bearing limes
	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
	a caustic substance produced by heating limestone
	a white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
	a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

birdlime (verb)	lime (verb)
spread birdlime on branches to catch birds	cover with lime so as to induce growth
	spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

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