Birdlime
/ˈbɜːrdlaɪm/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Outdated Practice
Birdlime is rarely used today and often illegal due to animal rights. 
Though illegal, birdlime was once common for trapping birds.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Use 'birdlime' to describe the actual sticky substance, not metaphorically. 
The naturalist explained how birdlime was made from holly bark.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Birdlime usage often creates a graphic image of birds being trapped. 
The documentary showed the cruel image of a robin stuck to birdlime.
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