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Lime (Verb)

Spread birdlime on branches to catch birds.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Poachers secretly lime the trees each night to capture and sell rare birds on the black market.
To increase their chances of catching the elusive birds, hunters would proceed to lime the fruit trees in the forest.
In an attempt to study the rare species' behaviors, researchers began to lime the lower branches of the trees surrounding the sanctuary.
During the hunting season, regulations prohibit the use of any equipment that involves liming trees to catch birds.
The practice of liming branches to catch birds on the island was outlawed years ago due to its devastating effects on the local wildlife.

Cover with lime so as to induce growth; "lime the lawn".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The farmer decided to lime the fields before planting to increase the yield of his crops.
To improve soil fertility, the gardener chose to lime the garden early in the spring.
The company specializes in providing lime to help stabilize and strengthen the soil.
Lime the orchard thoroughly to adjust the pH and promote healthy growth of the trees.
In autumn, the farmer would typically lime the grounds to prepare for winter planting.