noun
- A structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae.
- A framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees.
verb
- Carve a honeycomb pattern into.
- usage: "The cliffs were honeycombed"
- Penetrate thoroughly and into every part.
- usage: "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization"
- Make full of cavities, like a honeycomb. .
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