Honeycombed

/ˈhʌnikəʊmd/
adjective

Full of small holes or cavities.

The old wooden door was honeycombed with wormholes.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - Full of small holes or cavities

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed structure
  • honeycombed with holes
adjective

Infiltrated or filled with something, usually unpleasant or problematic.

The organization was honeycombed with spies.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - Infiltrated or filled with something, usually unpleasant or problematic

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed with spies
  • honeycombed with corruption
verb

To cause to have many small holes or cavities.

The water honeycombed the sandstone cliffs over time.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - To cause to have many small holes or cavities

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed by erosion
  • honeycombed with tunnels
adjective

Full of small holes or cavities.

The old wooden door was honeycombed with wormholes.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - Full of small holes or cavities

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed structure
  • honeycombed with holes
adjective

Infiltrated or filled with something, usually unpleasant or problematic.

The organization was honeycombed with spies.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - Infiltrated or filled with something, usually unpleasant or problematic

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed with spies
  • honeycombed with corruption
verb

To cause to have many small holes or cavities.

The water honeycombed the sandstone cliffs over time.
Visual representation of "honeycombed" - To cause to have many small holes or cavities

Often appears as...

  • honeycombed by erosion
  • honeycombed with tunnels
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Visual Imagery

Imagine a honeycomb's structure to grasp 'honeycombed' when describing something full of holes.

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The cliffs were honeycombed, resembling a vast bee’s nest.
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Physical Texture

Think of 'honeycombed' for surfaces that feel uneven or riddled with gaps.

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The honeycombed surface of the lava rock made it look like Swiss cheese.
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Mystery or Damage

'Honeycombed' can imply hidden spaces within and suggest wear or damage.

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The ancient wall was honeycombed, hinting at hidden chambers.
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Quote examples

Randy Wayne White

American Writer

The Florida peninsula is, in fact, an emerging plateau, honeycombed with voids and vents, caves and underground waterways. Travelers on Interstate Highway I-75 have no idea that, beneath them, are cave labyrinths still being mapped by speleologists - 'cavers,' they prefer to be called.
Portrait of Randy Wayne White

Quote examples

Randy Wayne White

American Writer

The Florida peninsula is, in fact, an emerging plateau, honeycombed with voids and vents, caves and underground waterways. Travelers on Interstate Highway I-75 have no idea that, beneath them, are cave labyrinths still being mapped by speleologists - 'cavers,' they prefer to be called.
Portrait of Randy Wayne White
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