ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (rhyming slang) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.
  2. (transitive) To add birdlime to.

Word Forms

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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