What is the meaning of honeycomb?

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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