Birdlime
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Birdlime is a noun meaning A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
Meaning
A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
More Meanings
- (rhyming slang) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.
- (transitive) To add birdlime to.
Word Forms
- birdlimes
- birdliming
- birdlimed
Synonyms for birdlime
Depending on context, synonyms include birdglue, lime.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lime, bird-lime, limetwig, lime-twig, birdcall, perch.
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