beehive

[US]/'biːhaɪv/
[UK]/'bihaɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a structure in which bees are kept, typically a series of wooden frames in which the bees build honeycomb.

Example Sentences

the church became a beehive of activity.

the cellular construction of a beehive; the cellular nature of plant and animal tissue.

I stuck my hand in the beehive and was stung three times!

Amy Winehouse -- "Exploding beehives above, tacky polka-dots below, she's part 50's carhop horror.

More serious is, partial manufacturer makes beehive shape material with presspaper actually, reoccupy glue is secured inside door plank.

Real-world Examples

Victor's team install beehive fences to protect farmers' crops.

Source: 6 Minute English

This is Bret Adee opening one of his 72,000 beehives.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2015 Compilation

Why in the world would you need to have data connected beehive, David?

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2019 Collection

He needs to build up his strength to deliver the beehives tomorrow, remember.'

Source: Tess of the d'Urbervilles (abridged version)

Well, it's mostly held up by beehives.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

At once Jack picked up the nearest beehive and threw it at the hurrying soldiers.

Source: American Elementary School English 3

So, I climbed high into a tree and hit a beehive with a stick...several times.

Source: VOA Let's Learn English (Level 2)

We're basically tricking the elephants into thinking there are more beehives than there really are.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Caroline, if you hit a beehive with a stick and reach inside, you might get stung.

Source: VOA Let's Learn English (Level 2)

The boys have hit the jackpot — a beehive.

Source: Human Planet

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