birdlime

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable) A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds.
2. (slang, uncountable) Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence.

Verb

To add birdlime to.

Synonyms

lime

gluten

gum

limestone

mistletoe

quicklime

glue

sticky material

Translations

glu

liga

Vogelleim

vischio

tilleul

chaux

vesc

engluer

pania

Leim

دبق

ιξός

ξοβέργα

παγιδεύω με κόλλα ιξού

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/

Etymology

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