nounπShareA 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. "historyareamilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "materialsubstancegeologychemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "substancematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, especially Tilia Γ europaea; the linden tree, or its wood."The school's auditorium was made of beautiful limes wood. "plantmaterialnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "fruitfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny 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. "fruitplantfoodagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "colorfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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." "literaturewritinginternetcommunicationmediasexentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA leash."I used limes to keep my dog close to me while we walked in the busy park. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading