English Explanatory Dictionary

birdlime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
  2. Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.
verb
  1. To add birdlime to.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ /ˈbɝdlaɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-birdlime.wav

Word forms

birdlime birdlimes birdliming birdlimed

Etymology

Partial calque of German Vogelleim. By surface analysis, bird + lime.

Synonyms

birdglue
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