honeycomb
/ˈhʌniˌkoʊm/
noun
- A structure of hexagonal cells made of beeswax, used by bees to store honey and eggs.
- Each cell in the honeycomb is perfectly shaped to hold the most honey.
- The beekeeper carefully removed a frame full of honeycomb from the hive.
- Honeycomb can be eaten directly, wax and all, for a sweet treat.
- Something that resembles a honeycomb in pattern or structure, such as a network of holes or cells.
- The sponge cake had a honeycomb texture when sliced open.
- The cliff face had a honeycomb of small caves and crevices.
- The metal was formed into a honeycomb to make it lightweight but strong.
verb
- To fill with holes or cavities, making something resemble a honeycomb.
- Over time, termites honeycombed the wooden beams of the old barn.
- Erosion honeycombed the sandstone, creating a strange landscape.
- The cheese was honeycombed with tiny air pockets.
- To spread throughout an area in a network-like pattern.
- Rumors honeycombed the office, making everyone suspicious.
- Secret tunnels honeycombed the ground beneath the castle.
- A system of canals honeycombs the city, making boat travel easy.