honeycomb meaning and definition

HONEYCOMB noun

Definition of honeycomb (noun)

1. a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
2. a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees

HONEYCOMB verb

Definition of honeycomb (verb)

1. carve a honeycomb pattern into
   • "The cliffs were honeycombed"
2. penetrate thoroughly and into every part
   • "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization"
3. make full of cavities, like a honeycomb