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HONEYCOMB

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Hypernyms ("honeycomb" is a kind of...):

frame; framework (a structure supporting or containing something)

Derivation:

honeycomb (make full of cavities, like a honeycomb)

honeycomb (carve a honeycomb pattern into)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)

Hypernyms ("honeycomb" is a kind of...):

construction; structure (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts)

Holonyms ("honeycomb" is a part of...):

beehive; hive (a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Make full of cavities, like a honeycomb

Classified under:

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc.

Hypernyms (to "honeycomb" is one way to...):

alter; change; vary (become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

Derivation:

honeycomb (a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Penetrate thoroughly and into every part

Example:

the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization

Classified under:

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging

Hypernyms (to "honeycomb" is one way to...):

penetrate; perforate (pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Sense 3

Meaning:

Carve a honeycomb pattern into

Example:

The cliffs were honeycombed

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "honeycomb" is one way to...):

fret (carve a pattern into)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Derivation:

honeycomb (a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees)

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