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单词 honeycomb
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honeycomb

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noun

hon·​ey·​comb ˈhə-nē-ˌkōm How to pronounce honeycomb (audio)
1
: a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain their brood and stores of honey
2
: something that resembles a honeycomb in structure or appearance
especially : a strong lightweight cellular structural material

honeycomb

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verb

honeycombed; honeycombing; honeycombs

transitive verb

1
a
: to cause to be full of cavities like a honeycomb
b
: to make into a checkered pattern : fret
2
a
: to penetrate into every part : fill
b
: subvert, weaken

intransitive verb

: to become pitted, checked, or cellular

Example Sentences

Noun One of the honeycombs was empty.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Once that was deployed, the telescope’s 18 hexagonal mirrors swung into place, creating a honeycomb-like structure 21 feet across. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 From honeycomb-like shapes to fluffy peony-esque varieties, there are endless options. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 22 June 2022 One challenge included carving out shapes in the popular street food dalgona, honeycomb-like flat candy made of melted sugar and baking soda. Brahmjot Kaur, NBC News, 13 June 2022 Sippers can expect aromas of fresh honeycomb, sweet toffee, rich vanilla, red apples and fig. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2021 There was also honeycomb and beeswax in there, Gram said. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2022 Imaginative flavors range from honeycomb and Sicilian pistachio to traditionals like vanilla bean. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 29 July 2022 If fabric shades aren't your style, Lutron also offers wooden smart blinds and honeycomb smart shades. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 1 June 2022 Draw a honeycomb pattern on the front, and use a linoleum carving tool to etch out the design. Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 15 July 2022
Verb
The white cabinets have two thin, vertical, honeycombed windows cut into each door, and the appliances — including the gas cooktop with built-in grill — are stainless steel. John Ellement, Boston.com Real Estate, 22 Jan. 2020 For years, Castle Rock State Park on the Santa Clara-Santa Cruz county line has been known for breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, honeycombed sandstone rock formations and adventure-seeking rock climbers. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2019 The freshwater canals that once honeycombed through the city earned it the name the Venice of the East. Nabih Bulos, latimes.com, 17 June 2018 They were honeycombed, more air than wood, chewed hollow by worms. Earl Swift, Outside Online, 20 June 2018 But most of the residents live in brick or concrete block dwellings along alleys and stairways that honeycomb the sides of Two Brothers Mountain. Mimi Whitefield, miamiherald, 17 Oct. 2017 Zinke has looked around his department and finds that it is honeycombed with traitors. Charles P. Pierce, Esquire, 26 Sep. 2017 Britain is honeycombed with secretive institutions, particularly public schools and Oxbridge colleges, which have their own private languages. The Economist, 9 Sep. 2017 Morels are prized because of their unbeatable combination of flavor (full and hearty) and texture (honeycombed and sort of spongy). Daniel Neman, sacbee.com, 13 June 2017 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1735, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

honeycomb

noun

hon·​ey·​comb ˈhə-nē-ˌkōm How to pronounce honeycomb (audio)
: a mass of wax cells built by honeybees in their nest to contain young bees and stores of honey

Medical Definition

honeycomb

noun

hon·​ey·​comb -ˌkōm How to pronounce honeycomb (audio)
: reticulum sense 1

honeycomb

verb

as in to penetrate

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • penetrate
  • ram
  • overflow
  • saturate
  • mat
  • refill
  • squash
  • replenish
  • overfill
  • bulk
  • overcharge
  • refresh
  • crush
  • flood
  • reload
  • repack
  • jam
  • glut
  • bloat
  • shove
  • swamp
  • squeeze
  • heap
  • press
  • brim
  • load
  • drench
  • crowd
  • pack
  • fill
  • stuff
  • cram
  • jam-pack
  • charge

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • void
  • clear
  • empty
  • exhaust
  • vacate
  • evacuate
  • eliminate
  • drain
  • clean
  • draw (off)
  • lighten
  • bleed
  • sweep
  • flush
  • deplete
  • purge
  • scour
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