Birdlimed: meaning, definitions and examples
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birdlimed
[ ˈbɜrd.laɪmd ]
bird trapping
To have been covered or smeared with birdlime, a sticky substance used to catch birds. Birdlime is typically made from the bark of specific trees and is applied to branches or surfaces where birds perch.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hunters birdlimed the branches to catch more birds.
- He accidentally birdlimed his hands while setting traps.
- The tree branches were carefully coated in birdlime as part of their strategy.
Translations
Translations of the word "birdlimed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 coberto de limo
🇮🇳 पक्षी की चिपचिपी परत
🇩🇪 von Vogelspeichel bedeckt
🇮🇩 ditutupi lendir burung
🇺🇦 покритий пташиним клеєм
🇵🇱 pokryty ptasim klejem
🇯🇵 鳥の粘液で覆われた
🇫🇷 recouvert de limon d'oiseau
🇪🇸 cubierto de moco de ave
🇹🇷 kuş yapışkanı ile kaplı
🇰🇷 새의 점액으로 덮인
🇸🇦 مغطى بمادة لزجة من الطيور
🇨🇿 pokrytý ptačím lepidlem
🇸🇰 pokrytý ptačím lepidlom
🇨🇳 被鸟粘液覆盖
🇸🇮 pokrit z ptičjim lepilom
🇮🇸 þekktur með fuglamóki
🇰🇿 құстардың желімімен жабылған
🇬🇪 პატარა ფრინველის ლეიბით დაფარული
🇦🇿 quş yapışqanı ilə örtülmüş
🇲🇽 cubierto de moco de ave
Etymology
The term 'birdlime' originates from the Old English word 'bird' meaning a young fowl, combined with 'lime' which refers to the sticky substance derived from the bark of the holly tree among others. Historically, it has been used since ancient times for bird trapping. In medieval times, birdlime was a common method used by hunters and bird catchers to ensnare various species of birds, especially during the spring migration periods. The use of birdlime allowed for more efficient capturing without the need for nets or firearms. Over time, with advancements in trapping techniques and changes in hunting regulations, the use of birdlime has declined but remains a notable part of historical bird trapping practices.