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bird·lime
 birdlime
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- pronunciation:
- buhrd
laIm
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a sticky substance, made from plants such as holly or mistletoe, that is smeared on branches and twigs to catch small birds when they alight.
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
birdlimes, birdliming, birdlimed |
definition: |
to smear or ensnare with, or as though with, birdlime.
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