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Birdlime

//ˈbɝdlaɪm// noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A sticky substance, of varying compositions, smeared on branches to catch birds. uncountable
  2. 2
    a sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds wordnet
  3. 3
    Time; a jail term, the serving of a prison sentence. slang, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To add birdlime to. transitive
  2. 2
    spread birdlime on branches to catch birds wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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