Birdlime (Noun)
Meaning
A sticky adhesive that is smeared on small branches to capture small birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The poacher carefully applied the birdlime to the thin twig, waiting for an unsuspecting sparrow to land.
- Historically, birdlime was used by hunters to catch small birds for food and sport.
- The conservationist warned the public about the dangers of birdlime, which was still being used by some unscrupulous bird trappers.
- In medieval times, birdlime was made from the sap of the mistletoe plant, which was highly prized for its sticky properties.
- The use of birdlime was eventually outlawed in many countries due to its cruel and indiscriminate nature.