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HIVE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hive.

How to pronounce hive:

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Hive - as a noun

A teeming multitude

A man-made receptacle that houses a swarm of bees

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beehive15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
receptacle16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A structure that provides a natural habitation for bees; as in a hollow tree

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beehive15

Hive - as a verb

Store, like bees

Example: "Bees hive honey and pollen"

Move together in a hive or as if in a hive

Example: "The bee swarms are hiving"

Gather into a hive

Example: "The beekeeper hived the swarm"

Example Sentences

"The bees gathered nectar and pollen from flowers and carried it back to their hive."
"The beekeeper carefully inspected each frame in the hive to check for honey production."
"The honeybees built their hive in the hollow trunk of a tree."
"The buzzing sound coming from the hive indicated the bees were busy at work."
"The queen bee is the leader of the hive and lays thousands of eggs."
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Word Game Points

Is HIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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