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- [huhn-ee-kohm]
- /ˈhʌn iˌkoʊm/
- /ˈhʌn.i.kəʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [huhn-ee-kohm]
- /ˈhʌn iˌkoʊm/
Definitions of honeycomb word
- noun honeycomb a structure of rows of hexagonal wax cells, formed by bees in their hive for the storage of honey, pollen, and their eggs. 1
- noun honeycomb a piece of this containing honey and chewed as a sweet. 1
- noun honeycomb anything whose appearance suggests such a structure, especially in containing many small units or holes: The building was a honeycomb of offices and showrooms. 1
- noun honeycomb the reticulum of a ruminant. 1
- noun honeycomb Textiles. Also called waffle cloth. a fabric with an embossed surface woven in a pattern resembling a honeycomb. the characteristic weave of such a fabric. 1
- adjective honeycomb having the structure or appearance of a honeycomb. 1
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Origin of honeycomb
First appearance:
before 1050 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1050; Middle English huny-comb, Old English hunigcamb. See honey, comb1
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Parts of speech for Honeycomb
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
honeycomb popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
honeycomb usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for honeycomb
verb honeycomb
- puncture — the act of piercing or perforating, as with a pointed instrument or object.
- permeate — to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
- pierce — to penetrate into or run through (something), as a sharp, pointed dagger, object, or instrument does.
- probe — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
- punch — the chief male character in a Punch-and-Judy show.
Antonyms for honeycomb
verb honeycomb
- close — When you close something such as a door or lid or when it closes, it moves so that a hole, gap, or opening is covered.
- close up — If someone closes up a building, they shut it completely and securely, often because they are going away.
- help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
Top questions with honeycomb
- what is honeycomb made of?
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- how do bees make honeycomb?
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- how to make honeycomb wax?
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- how to clean honeycomb shades?
- what to do with honeycomb?
- how to eat honeycomb?
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