honeycomb

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae

Definition categories: object, construction, structure

2. a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees

Definition categories: man–made, frame, framework

Sentences with honeycomb as a noun:

- The wood porch was a honeycomb of termite tunnels before we replaced it.

verb

1. carve a honeycomb pattern into

- The cliffs were honeycombed

Definition categories: creation, fret

2. penetrate thoroughly and into every part

- the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization

Definition categories: contact, penetrate, perforate

3. make full of cavities, like a honeycomb

Definition categories: change, alter, vary

Sentences with honeycomb as a verb:

- Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine.