honeycomb

US /ˈhʌn.i.koʊm/
UK /ˈhʌn.i.koʊm/
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a structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and pollen and house their larvae.

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The beekeeper carefully removed a section of honeycomb from the hive.
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Fresh honeycomb is often eaten with cheese or bread.
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a material or structure with a cellular or hexagonal pattern, resembling a honeycomb.

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The lightweight aircraft wing used a honeycomb structure for strength.
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The architect designed the building with a distinctive honeycomb facade.
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to make or become full of holes or cavities, like a honeycomb.

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The old wooden beam had been honeycombed by termites.
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The rock face was honeycombed with small caves and crevices.
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