birdlime

[US]/bɜːrdlaɪm/
[UK]/bərdlaim/

Translation

n.A sticky substance used to trap birds.
v.To coat something with birdlime; to trap something in a snare.
Word Forms
Third Person Singularbirdlimes
Pluralbirdlimes
Present Participlebirdliming
Past Tensebirdlimed
Past Participlebirdlimed

Phrases & Collocations

stick birdlime on

birdlime trap

covered in birdlime

birdlime and deceit

birdlime-coated branches

Example Sentences

birdlime is often used by bird catchers to trap small birds.

in ancient times, birdlime was made from the sap of certain trees.

using birdlime requires careful application to avoid harming the birds.

birdlime can be a controversial method of capturing birds.

some people believe that birdlime is an inhumane way to capture wildlife.

birdlime is sticky and can trap birds by their feathers.

many countries have regulations against the use of birdlime.

birdlime can be made from natural materials, making it eco-friendly.

learning how to make birdlime can be a useful skill for bird watchers.

birdlime has been used for centuries in various cultures around the world.

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