honeycomb
noun
a structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees in their hive for the storage of honey, pollen, and their eggs.
honeycombs
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pluralof honeycomb.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof honeycomb (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
honeycombnouna structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees in their hive for the storage of honey, pollen, and their eggs.
Example Sentences
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If a linebacker, perhaps, crashes into this kind of cushion, the impact will cause the honeycombs to collapse in a wave-like pattern.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2024
It holds up well to frequent use, but the concern is whether cleats are getting caught in the honeycombs.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2022
Peaches sprawl across the counter, next to honeycombs I would suck on during long, oppressive summers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
Keepers inside a new biosecurity zone will not be able to move hives, bees or honeycombs until further notice.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2022
When I return to our room, Rubio and Feathers are already in their honeycombs.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
