honeycomb

hon·ey·comb  (hn-km)

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.

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honeycomb [ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / 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. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) Zoology another name for reticulum [2]

vb (tr)

1. to pierce or fill with holes, cavities, etc.

2. to permeate honeycombed with spies

Thesaurus

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" beehive, hive - a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
	2.	honeycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees 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" penetrate, perforate - pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest"
	3.	honeycomb - make full of cavities, like a honeycomb vary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"

Translations

honeycomb [ˈhʌnɪkəʊm]

A. N → panal m (fig) → laberinto m

B. VT (fig) the hill is honeycombed with tunnels → el cerro está lleno de cuevas
the building is honeycombed with passages → hay un laberinto de pasillos en el edificio

honeycomb [ˈhʌnikəʊm]

n

(from beehive) → rayon m de miel

(= pattern) → nid m d'abeilles, motif m alvéolé

vt
to honeycomb with → cribler de

honeycomb [ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm]

1. n → favo (fig) → disegno or struttura a nido d'ape

2. vt (fig) → sforacchiare, perforare
honeycombed with tunnels → pieno/a di gallerie

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honeycomb [ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm]

1. n → favo (fig) → disegno or struttura a nido d'ape

2. vt (fig) → sforacchiare, perforare
honeycombed with tunnels → pieno/a di gallerie