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Hive: meaning, definitions and examples

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hive

 

[ haษชv ]

Noun / Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'hive' originated from the Old English 'hyf,' which meant 'beehive' or 'a place of living for bees.' This term is believed to have Germanic roots, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic '*hufiz.' Throughout history, hives have been integral to beekeeping practices and have evolved significantly from simple clay or straw structures to the more advanced wooden and insulated hives used today. The concept and terminology surrounding hives can also be extended metaphorically to denote organization and communal living, reflecting the social behavior of bees. Over the centuries, hives have not only become a focal point for honey production but also symbolize industriousness and cooperation in various cultures.

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.