Limetwig
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Limetwig is a noun meaning A twig smeared with birdlime, used to catch or snare birds.
Meaning
A twig smeared with birdlime, used to catch or snare birds.
More Meanings
- (by extension) A snare; a trick or device
- (transitive, literally or figuratively) To beset with limetwigs or snares; to entangle or impede
Word Forms
- limetwigs
- limetwigging
- limetwigged
Synonyms for limetwig
Depending on context, synonyms include limerod.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lime-twig, birdlime, bird-lime, birdtrap, titterel, larker.
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