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Meaning of hive

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hive

Pronunciation:/haɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees.

  2. The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.

  3. A place swarming with busy occupants; a crowd.

  4. A section of the registry.

verb

Definitions

  1. To enter or possess a hive.

  2. To form a hive-like entity.

  3. To collect into a hive.

    Example: to hive a swarm of bees

  4. To store in a hive or similarly.