HIVE


Meaning of HIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ haɪv ]

( hives, hiving, hived)

1.

A hive is a structure in which bees are kept, which is designed so that the beekeeper can collect the honey that they produce.

N-COUNT

2.

If you describe a place as a hive of activity, you approve of the fact that there is a lot of activity there or that people are busy working there.

In the morning the house was a hive of activity...

N-COUNT : N of n [ approval ]

3.

Hives is a condition in which patches of your skin become red and very uncomfortable and itchy.

N-UNCOUNT

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