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honeycombed

/ˈhʌnɪkəʊmd/

/ˈhʌniˌkoʊmd/

honeycombedadjective

more honeycombed

Comp.

most honeycombed

Super.

/ˈhʌn.i.kəʊmd/

/ˈhʌn.i.koʊmd/

Translations

сотовый

The honeycombed structure of the material makes it lightweight and strong.

Сотовая структура материала делает его легким и прочным.

Additional translations

сотовидный

ячеистый

Definitions

Having a structure or pattern resembling a honeycomb, with many small holes or cavities.

The honeycombed rock formations were a popular attraction for tourists.

Full of holes or cavities, often in a way that weakens the structure.

The old building was honeycombed with tunnels and passages, making it unsafe.

Synonyms

honeycombnoun

Definitions

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

honeycombed

Past Simple

honeycombed

Past Simple

honeycombed

Past Participle

honeycombing

Gerund

/ˈhʌnɪkəʊm/

/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hollow out

honeycombadjective

Definitions

Having a pattern or internal structure resembling a honeycomb; perforated with many cavities.

The lightweight panel has a honeycomb core for added strength.