simple past tense and past participle of lime

(chemistry) Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree. / The wood of this tree.

(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime). / (transitive) To smear with birdlime. / (rare) To ensnare, catch, entrap. / (transitive) To apply limewash.

(Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago) To hang out/socialize in an informal, relaxed environment, especially with friends, for example at a party or on the beach.

Alternative form of lyam (a leash)

Any of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon. / Any of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia.

Containing lime or lime juice. / Having the aroma or flavor of lime. / Lime-green.

A boundary or border, especially of the Roman Empire.

plural of lime