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.
[ OE hunigcamb (as HONEY, COMB) ]