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Honeycomb Common

Honeycomb has 7 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
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

3

A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees primarily of wax, to hold their larvae and for storing the honey to feed the larvae and to feed themselves during winter.

Verb
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

4

To riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern.

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