honeycomb (n.)

  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

    honeycomb (v.)

  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

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