noun🔗ShareGrenze, BegrenzungA boundary or border, especially of the Roman Empire."The old Roman fort marked one point on the limes, the defended border separating the empire from the tribes beyond. "Das alte römische Fort markierte einen Punkt an der Grenze, der befestigten Grenze, die das Reich von den Stämmen jenseits trennte.historyareamilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKalkAny inorganic material containing calcium, usually calcium oxide (quicklime) or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime)."The construction workers used limes to make the mortar for the brick wall. "Die Bauarbeiter verwendeten Kalk, um den Mörtel für die Ziegelmauer herzustellen.materialsubstancegeologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlebstoff, Leim, KlebrigesAny gluey or adhesive substance; something which traps or captures someone; sometimes a synonym for birdlime."The spilled soda acted as limes, sticking the papers together on the table. "Die verschüttete Limonade wirkte wie Klebstoff und klebte die Papiere auf dem Tisch zusammen.substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLinde, LindenbaumA deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia × europaea; the linden tree, or its wood."The school's auditorium was made of beautiful limes wood. "Das Auditorium der Schule war aus wunderschönem Lindenholz gefertigt.plantmaterialnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimetteAny of several green citrus fruit, somewhat smaller and sharper-tasting than a lemon."I bought some limes at the grocery store to make lemonade; they're much tangier than lemons. "Ich habe im Supermarkt Limetten gekauft, um Limonade zu machen; sie sind viel säuerlicher als Zitronen.fruitfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimette, LimonenbaumAny of the trees that bear limes, especially Key lime, Citrus aurantiifolia."My grandpa grows limes in his backyard, so we always have fresh juice for lemonade. "Mein Großvater baut Limetten in seinem Garten an, also haben wir immer frischen Saft für Limonade.fruitplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimettengrünA brilliant, sometimes yellowish, green colour associated with the fruits of a lime tree."The kitchen wall was painted in vibrant limes, reminding her of summer cocktails. "Die Küchenwand war in leuchtendem Limettengrün gestrichen, was sie an Sommercocktails erinnerte.colorfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLimes, eine Fanfiction mit sexuellen AnspielungenA fan fiction story which contains sexual references, but stops short of full, explicit descriptions of sexual activity (coined by analogy with lemon).""The author promised 'limes' instead of 'lemons' in their fan fiction, so readers expected suggestive scenes but no explicit sex." "Der Autor versprach in seiner Fanfiction 'Limes' statt 'Lemons', also erwarteten die Leser anzügliche Szenen, aber keinen expliziten Sex.literaturewritinginternetcommunicationmediasexentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLeineA leash."I used limes to keep my dog close to me while we walked in the busy park. "Ich benutzte Leinen, um meinen Hund in meiner Nähe zu halten, während wir im belebten Park spazierten.animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
