beehive Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any workplace where people are very busy
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noun a structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree
hive.
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noun a hairdo resembling a beehive
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noun a man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees
hive.
WordNet
Bee"hive` noun
Definitions
A hive for a swarm of bees. Also used figuratively. ✍ A common and typical form of beehive was a domeshaped inverted basket, whence certain ancient Irish and Scotch architectural remains are called beehive houses.