n. & v.
--n.
1. a structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and eggs.
2 a a pattern arranged hexagonally. b fabric made with a pattern of raised hexagons etc.
3 tripe from the second stomach of a ruminant.
4 a cavernous flaw in metalwork, esp. in guns.
--v.tr.
1. fill with cavities or tunnels, undermine.
2 mark with a honeycomb pattern.
Etymology: OE hunigcamb (as HONEY, COMB)