liming

About 0.23 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb present participle and gerund of lime
2. noun An application of lime (calcium hydroxide or calcium oxide).

   The land required frequent limings.

3. noun Hanging around, usually in a public place with friends, enjoying the scene.

   "No Liming or Loitering - No Shouting or Loud Noise" (written on a sign in Port of Spain shopping mall).

Similar words

quicklime slaked lime calcium oxide caustic lime calcium hydroxide calx linden basswood birdlime burnt lime

Often followed by

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Word family

lime limed limes