what does honeycomb mean?
HONEYCOMB as NOUN
- Meaning
- a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
Hypernyms(s) honeycomb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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HONEYCOMB as VERB
- Meaning
- make full of cavities, like a honeycomb
Hypernyms(s) honeycomb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- penetrate thoroughly and into every part
Usage Example(s)
- the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization
Hypernyms(s) honeycomb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- carve a honeycomb pattern into
Usage Example(s)
- The cliffs were honeycombed
Hypernyms(s) honeycomb is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
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