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birdlime

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/

/ˈbɝːdlaɪm/

birdlimenoun

birdlimes

Translations

клей

The birdlime was used to trap small birds.

Клей использовался для ловли мелких птиц.

Additional translations

птичий клей

Definitions

A sticky substance traditionally made from the bark of holly trees, used to trap small birds by coating branches or twigs.

The poacher applied birdlime to the branches to catch unsuspecting sparrows.

Anything that ensnares or traps; an entangling or deceptive influence.

The promise of easy money turned out to be a birdlime for the inexperienced investors.

Synonyms

sticky substance

glue

adhesive

birdlimeverb

birdlimed

Past Simple

birdlimed

Past Participle

birdliming

Gerund

/ˈbɜːdlaɪm/

/ˈbɝːdlaɪm/

Translations

ловить на клей

The poachers birdlime the branches to catch unsuspecting birds.

Браконьеры ловят на клей ветки, чтобы поймать ничего не подозревающих птиц.

Additional translations

заманивать

Definitions

To catch or ensnare using birdlime, a sticky substance traditionally used to trap birds.

The poacher attempted to birdlime the unsuspecting sparrows in the forest.

To entangle or ensnare someone figuratively, especially by deception or flattery.

He was birdlimed by her compliments into agreeing to the risky plan.

Synonyms

hold fast