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Noun: honeycomb  'hú-nee,kowm
  1. A structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
     
  2. A framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
Verb: honeycomb  'hú-nee,kowm
  1. Carve a honeycomb pattern into
    "The cliffs were honeycombed"
     
  2. Penetrate thoroughly and into every part
    "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization"
     
  3. Make full of cavities, like a honeycomb

Derived forms: honeycombed, honeycombing, honeycombs

Type of: alter, change, construction, frame, framework, fret, penetrate, perforate, structure, vary

Part of: beehive, hive

Encyclopedia: Honeycomb