lime
NOUNVERB
/laɪm/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH L
lime is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
L1I1M3E1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does lime mean?
NOUN · 6 SENSES
1
Any of various related trees bearing limes.
SYNONYMS
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2
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.
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BROADER
3
A caustic substance produced by heating limestone.
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4
Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber.
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NARROWER
5
A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.
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BROADER
6
The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees.
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NARROWER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.
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BROADER
2
Cover with lime so as to induce growth.
“lime the lawn”
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AT THE BOARD