nounπShareA 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 a frame filled with honeycomb from the hive. "animalinsectfoodagriculturebiologystructurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any structure resembling a honeycomb."The wood porch was a honeycomb of termite tunnels before we replaced it."structurenaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVoids left in concrete resulting from failure of the mortar to effectively fill the spaces among coarse aggregate particles."The concrete foundation for the new school building showed noticeable honeycomb, indicating that the mortar didn't completely fill the spaces between the rocks. "materialarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManufactured material used manufacture light, stiff structural components using a sandwich design."The airplane's lightweight but strong wing was made using a honeycomb material sandwiched between layers of aluminum. "materialstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(solar cell) The texture of the surface of a solar cell, intended to increase its surface area and capture more sunlight."The solar panel's honeycomb design helps it absorb more sunlight, increasing its energy production. "technologyenergymaterialelectronicsphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA space-filling packing of polytopes in 3- or higher-dimensional space."The architect used a honeycomb structure for the support beams in the new library, making it both strong and light. "mathspacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern."Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine."structurematerialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading