What does lime mean in cooking?

lime means: It is stronger and more fragrant than lemon. In almost all cases, you can substitute its juice for lemon. It is just as effective as lemon zest. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does lime mean?

Small, ovoid citrus fruit that has a pitted green, thin skin. The very tart taste of limes comes from their pale, green pulp. (in Cooking Dictionary)

Each of the various industrial and mineral forms of calcium oxide can differ in their water content, percentages of constituents, such as silica and magnesia. (in Merlin Dictionary)

Treat with lime (in Merlin Dictionary)

To use birdlime to smear. (in Merlin Dictionary)

Catch or trap with, or as if using birdlime. (in Merlin Dictionary)

One of many evergreen shrubs or trees of the genus Citrus Having edible green or yellowish-yellow fruits, particularly the Persian lime and Mexican lime. (in Merlin Dictionary)

Any of the above plants produce a fruit with a pulpy inside and often an acidic juice. (in Merlin Dictionary)