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honeycomb

UK
/ˈhʌn.i.kəʊm/
US
/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/

Translations

honeycombnoun
honeycombs
pl
UK
/ˈhʌn.i.kəʊm/
US
/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/
The beekeeper carefully removed the honeycomb from the hive.
Пчеловод осторожно вынул соты из улья.
Additional translations
восковая структура
пчелиные соты
Synonyms
wax structure
honey cell
cellular structure
beehive
honeycombverb
honeycombed
Past Simple
honeycombed
Past Participle
honeycombing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌnɪkəʊm/
US
/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/
Synonyms
hollow out
cellularize
cavitate
pierce
punch
riddle
puncture
pockmark
perforate
honeycombadjective
UK
/ˈhʌn.i.kəʊm/
US
/ˈhʌn.i.koʊm/
Used attributively to describe materials or patterns resembling a honeycomb
Synonyms
honeycombed
cellular
hexagonal
porous
perforated
reticulated
latticed
networked
pitted

Definitions

honeycombnoun
A structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and eggs.
The beekeeper carefully extracted the honeycomb from the hive.
A pattern or structure resembling a honeycomb, especially in being porous or having a network of holes.
The architect designed the building with a honeycomb facade to improve ventilation.
A piece of honey-filled wax cells cut from a hive and eaten as food.
She served fresh bread with a slice of honeycomb for breakfast.
honeycombverb
To fill with cavities or tunnels, resembling a honeycomb structure.
The old building was honeycombed with secret passages and hidden rooms.
To penetrate or undermine thoroughly, often in a way that weakens the structure.
The termites had honeycombed the wooden beams, making the house unsafe.
honeycombadjective
Having a pattern or internal structure resembling a honeycomb; perforated with many cavities.
The lightweight panel has a honeycomb core for added strength.
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