Definition of hive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a container for housing honeybees
b
: the usually aboveground nest of bees
2
: a colony of bees
3
: a place swarming with activity
hive
verb
hived; hiving
Definition of hive (Entry 2 of 2)
1
of bees
: to enter and take possession of a hive
2
: to reside in close association
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The first known use of hive was before the 12th century
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