honeycomb
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hon·ey·comb
(hŭn′ē-kōm′)n.
1. A structure of hexagonal, thin-walled cells constructed from beeswax by honeybees to hold honey and larvae.
2. Something resembling this structure in configuration or pattern.
tr.v. hon·ey·combed, hon·ey·comb·ing, hon·ey·combs
1. To fill with holes or compartments; riddle: cliffs that were honeycombed with caves and grottoes.
2. To form in or cover with a pattern like that of a honeycomb.
honeycomb
(ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm)n
1. (Zoology) a waxy structure, constructed by bees in a hive, that consists of adjacent hexagonal cells in which honey is stored, eggs are laid, and larvae develop
2. something resembling this in structure or appearance
3. (Zoology) zoology another name for reticulum2
vb (tr)
4. to pierce or fill with holes, cavities, etc
5. to permeate: honeycombed with spies.
hon•ey•comb
(ˈhʌn iˌkoʊm)n.
1. a structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees in their hive for the storage of honey, pollen, and eggs.
2. anything resembling such a structure, esp. in containing many small units or holes.
3.
adj. a. Also called waffle cloth. a fabric woven with a pattern resembling a honeycomb.
b. Also called waffle weave. the characteristic ridged weave of such a fabric.
4. having the structure or appearance of a honeycomb.
v.t. 5. to cause to be full of holes or cavities.
6. to penetrate in all parts, esp. so as to undermine: a city honeycombed with vice.
[before 1050]
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Past participle: honeycombed
Gerund: honeycombing
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Noun | 1. | honeycomb - a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" |
2. | ![]() framework - a structure supporting or containing something | |
Verb | 1. | honeycomb - carve a honeycomb pattern into; "The cliffs were honeycombed" fret - carve a pattern into |
2. | honeycomb - penetrate thoroughly and into every part; "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization" | |
3. | honeycomb - make full of cavities, like a honeycomb |
Translations
قُرْص عَسَل
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bikage
hunajakennokennosto
vaxkaka
favofavo de mel
plást medu
bal peteği
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honey
(ˈhani) noun1. a sweet, thick fluid made by bees from the nectar of flowers. bread and honey.
2. (especially American) darling (used when speaking to someone one loves).
ˈhoneybee noun a bee in a hive, bred for producing honey.
ˈhoneycomb noun the mass formed by rows of wax cells in which bees store their honey.
ˈhoneymoon noun a holiday spent immediately after one's marriage. We went to London for our honeymoon; (also adjective) a honeymoon couple.