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hon·ey·comb
 honeycomb
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a group of many small cells made of wax in which bees store their honey. Each cell has thin walls and six sides.
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| definition 2: |
something that looks or feels like a honeycomb.
The porch was fitted with a honeycomb of lattice. |
| related words: |
wax |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
honeycombs, honeycombing, honeycombed |
| definition: |
to fill with holes or pockets.
The ants honeycombed the log. |
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