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honeycomb
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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.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.honeycombhoneycomb - a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
framework - a structure supporting or containing something
Verb1.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. Npanal m (fig) → laberinto m
B. VT (fig) the hill is honeycombed with tunnelsel cerro está lleno de cuevas
the building is honeycombed with passageshay 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. nfavo (fig) → disegno or struttura a nido d'ape
2. vt (fig) → sforacchiare, perforare
honeycombed with tunnels → pieno/a di gallerie

honeycomb [ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm]
1. nfavo (fig) → disegno or struttura a nido d'ape
2. vt (fig) → sforacchiare, perforare
honeycombed with tunnels → pieno/a di gallerie


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