lime

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium…

   Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

   • Lime, which is the product of the burning of chalk or limestone, might be bought ready burnt, or it could be burnt in kilns specially constructed in the neighbourhood of the building operations.
2. 2

   Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures

   Any gluey or adhesive substance that traps or captures; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

   • Monster, come, put some lime upon your fingers, and away with the rest.
   • Like the lime which foolish birds are caught with.
3. 3

   A limelight

   A limelight; any spotlight.

   • Sellers moved on until he was actually trusted to operate the limes, the spotlights that can make or destroy an artist's act.
   • Then out of the blue, a spotlight much like the “limes” in a theatre, lit up what seemed like a Punch and Judy tent […] He struggled even more, when from out of the shadows and into the bright light of the limes, stepped Uncle Jolly.
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   1. 4

      To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

      • If I were you, I'd lime.
   2. 5

      To smear with birdlime.

   3. 6

      To apply limewash.

   4. 7

      A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea

      A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.

      • The linden or lime tree is the favourite haunt of the Elves and cognate beings; and it is not safe to be near it after sunset.
   5. 8

      The wood of this tree.

   6. 9

      Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon.

   7. 10

      Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

   8. 11

      Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits…

      Any of several brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colours associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

   9. 12

      A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit…

      A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

      • WARNING: This is a lime. While it does not show explicit sex, as a lemon would, references to sexual situations abound.
      • Even with all the sex in Garden of EVA, I still think the main stories are better for just being the lemon-scented limes that they are.
      • I have no intention of writing any lemon scenes, limes are possibilities but unlikely and if they occur they will be few in number.
   10. 13

       Containing lime or lime juice.

   11. 14

       Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

   12. 15

       Lime-green.

   13. 16

       To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends,…

       To hang out or socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

   14. 17

       A casual gathering to socialize.

   15. 18

       Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”).

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