honeycomb
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1hon·ey·comb

noun \-ˌkōm\

Definition of HONEYCOMB

1
: a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain their brood and stores of honey
2
: something that resembles a honeycomb in structure or appearance; especially : a strong lightweight cellular structural material

Examples of HONEYCOMB

  1. One of the honeycombs was empty.

First Known Use of HONEYCOMB

before 12th century

2honeycomb

verb

Definition of HONEYCOMB

transitive verb
1
a : to cause to be full of cavities like a honeycomb
b : to make into a checkered pattern : fret
2
a : to penetrate into every part : fill
b : subvert, weaken
intransitive verb
: to become pitted, checked, or cellular

First Known Use of HONEYCOMB

1774

hon·ey·comb

noun \-ˌkōm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of HONEYCOMB

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