noun🔗ShareWabenA 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."The beekeeper carefully removed the frames filled with golden honeycombs from the hive. "Der Imker nahm vorsichtig die mit goldenen Waben gefüllten Rahmen aus dem Bienenstock.animalinsectfoodnaturematerialsubstancestructurebiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWaben, Wabenstrukturen(by extension) Any structure resembling a honeycomb."The wood porch was a honeycomb of termite tunnels before we replaced it."Die Holzveranda war ein Wabenmuster aus Termitentunneln, bevor wir sie ersetzten.structurenaturebiologyanimalbuildinginsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWaben, LunkerVoids left in concrete resulting from failure of the mortar to effectively fill the spaces among coarse aggregate particles."The construction worker pointed out the honeycombs on the newly poured concrete wall, explaining that they needed to be repaired because the spaces weakened the structure. "Der Bauarbeiter wies auf die Waben an der frisch gegossenen Betonwand hin und erklärte, dass diese repariert werden müssten, da die Hohlräume die Struktur schwächten.materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWabenManufactured material used manufacture light, stiff structural components using a sandwich design."The airplane's wings used honeycombs to make them strong yet lightweight. "Die Tragflächen des Flugzeugs verwendeten Waben, um sie stark und dennoch leicht zu machen.materialtechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWabenstruktur(solar cell) The texture of the surface of a solar cell, intended to increase its surface area and capture more sunlight."The efficiency of the new solar panel is improved because its surface is covered in tiny honeycombs. "Die Effizienz des neuen Solarmoduls wird verbessert, da seine Oberfläche mit winzigen Waben bedeckt ist.technologyphysicsenergymaterialelectronicsstructurescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWabenA space-filling packing of polytopes in 3- or higher-dimensional space."The organized arrangement of hexagonal cells in beehives creates honeycombs, a natural example of space-filling packing. "Die geordnete Anordnung sechseckiger Zellen in Bienenstöcken bildet Waben, ein natürliches Beispiel für raumfüllende Packung.mathspacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDurchlöchern, mit Löchern versehenTo riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern."Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine."Termiten durchlöchern eine Veranda aus unbehandeltem Kiefernholz.materialstructurenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading