Lime

/laɪm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:8 pts4 letters

Definition of Lime

noun

Any inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime).
Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

verb

To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).
To smear with birdlime.
To apply limewash.

Anagrams of Lime

Exact Anagrams

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Words You Can Make

6 words can be made from the letters in "lime":

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3-LETTER WORDS

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Rhyming Words

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