lime vs birdlime

birdlime vs lime

lime and birdlime both are nouns.

lime and birdlime both are verbs.

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

As nouns, lime and birdlime are synonyms defined as:

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

As verbs, lime and birdlime are synonyms defined as:

lime and birdlime: spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

lime (noun)	birdlime (noun)
the green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees	a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
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

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

Difference between lime and birdlime

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