Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Lime.
Lime - as a noun
A caustic substance produced by heating limestone
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calcium hydratecalcium hydroxidecaustic limehydrated limelime hydrateslaked limeHypernyms (Closely Related)
hydrated oxidehydroxide24Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burnt limecalcined limecalcium oxidecalx13fluxing limequicklime26unslaked limeA sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birdlime13Any 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basswood14lime treelinden7linden treeHypernyms (Closely Related)
tree4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
citrous fruitcitrus8citrus fruitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lime - as a verb
Cover with lime so as to induce growth
Example: "Lime the lawn"
Lime - as an adjective
Containing lime or lime juice.
Having the aroma or flavor of lime.
Lime-green.
Example Sentences
"I squeezed a lime into my drink."
"The color of the wall is a light lime."
"She used a lime to enhance the flavor of her guacamole."
"The lime tree in our backyard produces delicious fruit."
"He added a wedge of lime to his Corona."
Word Game Points
Is LIME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lime is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIME has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LIME a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lime is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIME has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is LIME a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lime is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIME has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
