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单词 honeycomb
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honeycomb

(hʌnikoʊm)
Word forms: plural honeycombs
variable noun
A honeycomb is a wax structure consisting of rows of six-sided spaces where bees store their honey.

honeycomb in British English

(ˈhʌnɪˌkəʊm)
noun
1. 
a waxy structure, constructed by bees in a hive, that consists of adjacent hexagonal cells in which honey is stored, eggs are laid, and larvae develop
2. 
something resembling this in structure or appearance
3.  zoology another name for reticulum (sense 2)
verb (transitive)
4. 
to pierce or fill with holes, cavities, etc
5. 
to permeate
honeycombed with spies

honeycomb in American English

(ˈhʌniˌkoʊm)
noun
1. 
the structure of six-sided wax cells made by bees to hold their honey or eggs
2. 
anything like this in structure or appearance
verb transitive
3. 
to cause to have many holes like a honeycomb; riddle
4. 
to permeate or undermine
honeycombed with intrigue
verb intransitive
5. 
to become riddled with holes like a honeycomb
adjective
6. 
of, like, or patterned after a honeycomb
: also ˈhoneyˌcombed
Word origin
ME hunicomb < OE hunigcamb < hunig, honey + camb, comb1

Examples of 'honeycomb' in a sentence
honeycomb

They like my honeycomb ice cream that's in my new book.
The Sun (2016)
The honeycomb structure allows skin to bond to the implant, forming a seal against infection.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Crush the honeycomb bars in the same way, but keep them as slightly larger chunks.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She harnesses the artistic skills of bees by inserting human objects into the nest so that the bees build honeycomb on and around them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Sprinkle over some large handfuls of crushed honeycomb, then run the spatula through the mixture again to make more streaks.
The Sun (2012)
Open up the tea towel and tip the crushed honeycomb into the mousse, then gently fold through with a spatula.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Divide the remaining yoghurt mixture over the top, then sprinkle with the leftover raspberries and a little more crushed honeycomb.
The Sun (2012)
Stir in the crushed biscuits, honeycomb bars, syrup and cherries or cranberries.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Meanwhile, put the honeycomb bars into the freezer for 10 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Divide half the mixture between 4 glass bowls, then sprinkle with a few fresh raspberries and a bit more crushed honeycomb.
The Sun (2012)
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