Hiving: meaning, definitions and examples
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hiving
[ หhaษชvษชล ]
beekeeping
Hiving refers to the process of transferring bees from their original hive to a new one. This action is often performed by beekeepers to manage bee populations or to provide better living conditions for the bees. It is crucial for the health of the colony and can affect honey production.
Synonyms
moving, relocating, transferring.
Examples of usage
- The beekeeper started hiving the new swarm into the prepared box.
- After inspecting the old hive, she decided it was time for hiving to ensure the bees had enough space.
- Hiving requires careful handling to avoid harming the bees during the transfer.
Translations
Translations of the word "hiving" in other languages:
๐ต๐น colmeia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคเคตเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bienenstock
๐ฎ๐ฉ sarang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะปะธะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ul
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใ
๐ซ๐ท ruche
๐ช๐ธ colmena
๐น๐ท arฤฑ kovanฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูุงูุง ุงููุญู
๐จ๐ฟ vฤelรญn
๐ธ๐ฐ vฤelรญn
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅทข
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤebelnjak
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฝflur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ arฤฑ bษlษdรงisi
๐ฒ๐ฝ colmena
Etymology
The term 'hiving' originates from the word 'hive', which has been used in English since the Old English period, derived from the Proto-Germanic '*huwiz', meaning a place where bees are kept. The practice of beekeeping, or apiculture, dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks documenting methods to manage bee populations and harvest honey. As beekeeping evolved, so did the terminology associated with it. 'Hiving' specifically refers to the act of placing bees into a hive, which is critical for sustaining bee colonies and ensuring successful beekeeping operations. As modern beekeepers adopt more advanced techniques, the practice of hiving continues to play a vital role in both hobbyist and commercial beekeeping endeavors.