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hive

 

[haษชv ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

bees structure

A hive is a structure or container in which a colony of bees is kept. It provides a protective environment for bees to live, store honey, and raise their young. Hives can be made of various materials, such as wood or plastic, and come in different designs, including top-bar and Langstroth hives. Beekeepers manage hives to ensure the health and productivity of the bee colony, facilitating honey production and pollination.

Synonyms

apiary, beehive, pollinator home.

Examples of usage

  • The beekeeper checked the hive for honey production.
  • A swarm of bees quickly entered the new hive.
  • It is important to inspect the hive regularly to prevent diseases.
Context #2 | Verb

to gather

To hive means to gather or collect, especially in reference to bees or other social insects. When a group of bees leaves an old hive to establish a new one, they are said to hive. The term can also refer to the act of gathering people or things into a concentrated area or group, akin to how bees cluster within a hive.

Synonyms

assemble, cluster, gather.

Examples of usage

  • The bees will hive when they outgrow their current home.
  • We decided to hive our resources for the project.
  • They hived in the field for the harvest.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'hive' comes from the Old English 'hyf,' which means a shelter or cover.
  • In Middle English, 'hive' was used not just for bees, but also for places where other animals lived.
  • The concept has been recorded in various languages, indicating the essential role of bees in many cultures.

Ecology

  • A single hive can hold up to 60,000 bees, all working in a highly organized society.
  • In addition to honey, beeswax is produced in hives and has been used for candles and cosmetics for thousands of years.
  • Hives play a crucial role in pollination, helping plants grow, breed, and produce fruit.

Cultural Significance

  • Hives symbolize cooperation and community, often used as a metaphor for teamwork in literature and speeches.
  • In ancient Egypt, honey was considered a food of the gods, and hives were often featured in their art and hieroglyphs.
  • Beekeeping, or apiculture, has been practiced for over 9,000 years, showing the longstanding relationship between humans and bees.

Science

  • Inside a hive, bees communicate through dances, helping one another find flowers with nectar.
  • Honey produced in hives is known for its antibacterial properties, making it a natural food preservative.
  • The temperature inside a hive is carefully maintained by the bees, especially to keep eggs warm during development.

Technology

  • Modern beekeeping has seen the development of 'hive monitoring' technology to track bee health and productivity.
  • Some innovative designs for beehives aim to improve the welfare of bees and make honey extraction easier for beekeepers.
  • Research in 'smart beekeeping' uses sensors and data analysis to enhance hive management and bolster bee populations.

Translations

Translations of the word "hive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น colmeia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคคเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bienenstock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sarang lebah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัƒะปะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ul

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒใฎๅทฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ colmena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kovan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู„ุงูŠุง ุงู„ู†ุญู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รบl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ รบฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œ‚ๅทข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ panj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรฝflur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arฤฑ qovanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ colmena

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,941, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.