noun. A structure of hexagonal, thin-walled cells constructed from beeswax by honeybees to hold honey and larvae.

noun. Something resembling this structure in configuration or pattern.

transitive verb. To fill with holes or compartments; riddle.

transitive verb. To form in or cover with a pattern like that of a honeycomb.

To fill with cells or holes, as wood or earth, by perforation or excavation, in the manner of a honeycomb.

noun. A structure of wax of a firm texture, consisting of hexagonal cells with concave bottoms ranged side by side, formed by bees for the reception of honey and of their eggs.

noun. Sweet one; darling: a trivial term of endearment. Compare honey, 3.

noun. Any substance, as a casting of iron, etc., having cells like those of a honeycomb.

noun. Specifically In mammalogy, the reticulum or second stomach of a ruminant. See cut under ruminant.

noun. A mass of hexagonal waxen cells, formed by bees, and used by them to hold their honey and their eggs.

noun. Any substance, as a easting of iron, a piece of worm-eaten wood, or of triple, etc., perforated with cells like a honeycomb.

noun. the wax moth.

noun. See Reticulum.

noun. A structure of hexagonal cells made by bees primarily of wax, to hold their larvae and for storing the honey to feed the larvae and to feed themselves during winter.

noun. Any structure resembling a honeycomb.

noun. voids left in concrete resulting from failure of the mortar to effectively fill the spaces among coarse aggregate particles.

noun. Manufactured material used manufacture light, stiff structural components using a sandwich design.

verb. To riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern.

verb. penetrate thoroughly and into every part

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

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

verb. carve a honeycomb pattern into

verb. make full of cavities, like a honeycomb

"But one thing that would always motivate her to come and help carry bags was the promise of a piece of honeycomb from the honey vendor."

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