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honeycomb

/hˈʌnikˌoʊm/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
  2. a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees

verb

  1. carve a honeycomb pattern into
    “The cliffs were honeycombed”
  2. penetrate thoroughly and into every part
    “the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization”
  3. make full of cavities, like a honeycomb

Words that rhyme with honeycomb

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