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

(poetic) Any gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime.

(theater) A spotlight.

A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree.

The wood of this tree.

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.

(uncountable) A brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree.

(fandom slang) A fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).

(Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago) A casual gathering to socialize.

Alternative form of lyam (“a leash”)

(transitive) To treat with calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide (lime).

(transitive) To smear with birdlime or to ensnare, catch, or 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.

Containing lime or lime juice.

Having the aroma or flavor of lime.

Lime-green.