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birdlime

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bird·lime  (bûrdlm)
n.
1. A sticky substance that is smeared on branches or twigs to capture small birds.
2. Something that captures or ensnares.
tr.v. bird·limed, bird·lim·ing, bird·limes
1. To smear with birdlime.
2. To catch with or as if with birdlime.

birdlime [ˈbɜːdˌlaɪm]
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Hunting) a sticky substance, prepared from holly, mistletoe, or other plants, smeared on twigs to catch small birds
vb
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Hunting) (tr) to smear (twigs) with birdlime to catch (small birds)
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.birdlime - a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds
adhesive, adhesive agent, adhesive material - a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together
Verb1.birdlime - spread birdlime on branches to catch birds
spread out, scatter, spread - strew or distribute over an area; "He spread fertilizer over the lawn"; "scatter cards across the table"
Translations
birdlime [ˈbɜːdlaɪm] Nliga f


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Sometimes they catch them with a viscous birdlime that paralyses their movements.
" "Yea, truly, saw ye not birdlime upon his hands?
 
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