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 the frames filled with golden honeycombs from the hive. "animalinsectfoodnaturematerialsubstancestructurebiologyagricultureChat 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."structurenaturebiologyanimalbuildinginsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareVoids 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. "materialbuildingarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareManufactured material used manufacture light, stiff structural components using a sandwich design."The airplane's wings used honeycombs to make them strong yet lightweight. "materialtechnicalbuildingChat 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 efficiency of the new solar panel is improved because its surface is covered in tiny honeycombs. "technologyphysicsenergymaterialelectronicsstructurescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "mathspacestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo riddle something with holes, especially in such a pattern."Termites will honeycomb a porch made of untreated pine."materialstructurenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
