Birdlime: meaning, definitions and examples
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birdlime
[ ˈbɜːrdlaɪm ]
bird trapping
Birdlime is a sticky substance made from the sap of certain trees, used to catch birds by coating branches or twigs. When birds land on the treated areas, their feet become stuck, allowing the trapper to capture them. Historically, it was a common method for catching small birds.
Synonyms
adhesive, glue, sticky substance
Examples of usage
- He applied birdlime on the branches to catch the sparrows.
- The old technique of using birdlime can still be effective.
- Using birdlime, they were able to trap several finches.
Translations
Translations of the word "birdlime" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cola de pássaro
🇮🇳 पक्षी गोंद
🇩🇪 Vogelleim
🇮🇩 lem perekat burung
🇺🇦 пташиний клей
🇵🇱 lep na ptaki
🇯🇵 バードライム
🇫🇷 colle d'oiseau
🇪🇸 pegamento para pájaros
🇹🇷 kuş yapıştırıcısı
🇰🇷 새 점착제
🇸🇦 صمغ الطيور
🇨🇿 ptačí lepidlo
🇸🇰 vtáčí lepidlo
🇨🇳 鸟胶
🇸🇮 ptičja lepila
🇮🇸 fuglaglue
🇰🇿 птицаның желімі
🇬🇪 ბუდის წებო
🇦🇿 quş yapışqanı
🇲🇽 pegamento para aves
Etymology
The term 'birdlime' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from 'bird' and the Old English 'lim', meaning 'glue' or 'sticky substance'. The use of birdlime for trapping dates back centuries, with references found in ancient texts, indicating its importance in hunting and food procurement. It was widely used in cultures around the world for capturing birds, particularly in Europe and Asia. Birdlime was traditionally made from the sap of specific trees, such as the holly or mistletoe, which provided an effective adhesive property. Over time, as hunting regulations tightened and ethical considerations grew, the use of birdlime has significantly declined, shifting towards more humane trapping methods.