Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun honeycomb

2 senses of honeycomb

Sense 1
honeycomb -- (a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae)
       => structure, construction -- (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons")

Sense 2
honeycomb -- (a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees)
       => framework -- (a structure supporting or containing something)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb honeycomb

3 senses of honeycomb

Sense 1
honeycomb -- (carve a honeycomb pattern into; "The cliffs were honeycombed")
       => fret -- (carve a pattern into)

Sense 2
honeycomb -- (penetrate thoroughly and into every part; "the revolutionaries honeycombed the organization")
       => penetrate, perforate -- (pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance; "The bullet penetrated her chest")

Sense 3
honeycomb -- (make full of cavities, like a honeycomb)
       => change, alter, vary -- (become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season")