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LIMES

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There are 8 meanings of the word Limes.

Limes - as a noun

A caustic substance produced by heating limestone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calcium hydratecalcium hydroxidecaustic limehydrated limelime hydrateslaked lime
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hydrated oxidehydroxide24
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burnt limecalcined limecalcium oxidecalx13fluxing limequicklime26unslaked lime

A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birdlime13

Any of various related trees bearing limes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
citrus aurantifolialime tree

Any of various deciduous trees of the genus tilia with heart-shaped leaves and drooping cymose clusters of yellowish often fragrant flowers; several yield valuable timber

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basswood14lime treelinden7linden tree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tree4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The green acidic fruit of any of various lime trees

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
citrous fruitcitrus8citrus fruit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Limes - as a verb

Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
birdlime13

Cover with lime so as to induce growth

Example: "Lime the lawn"

Example Sentences

"I bought a bag of limes at the grocery store."
"He squeezed some limes into his glass of water."
"I love the tangy taste of limes in my guacamole."
"I bought a bag of limes from the grocery store."
"She squeezed some fresh limes into her margarita."
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Word Game Points

Is LIMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, limes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LIMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, limes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is LIMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, limes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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