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perforate vs honeycomb

honeycomb vs perforate

perforate is not a noun while honeycomb is a noun.

perforate is an adjective but honeycomb is not an adjective.

perforate and honeycomb both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
perforate No Yes Yes No
honeycomb Yes No Yes No
As verbs, honeycomb is a hyponym of perforate; that is, honeycomb is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than perforate:
  • perforate: pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
  • honeycomb: penetrate thoroughly and into every part
Other hyponyms of perforate include dig into, poke into, probe, cut, interpenetrate, permeate, strike, break, foray, poke into, creep in, sneak in, diffuse, imbue, interpenetrate, penetrate, permeate, pervade, riddle, pierce, pierce, thrust, pierce, tunnel, filter, percolate, permeate, sink in, grain, ingrain, immerse, plunge, force, storm, ooze through.
perforate (noun) honeycomb (noun)
a framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
a structure of small hexagonal cells constructed from beeswax by bees and used to store honey and larvae
perforate (adjective) honeycomb (adjective)
having a hole cut through
perforate (verb) honeycomb (verb)
make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation make full of cavities, like a honeycomb
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance penetrate thoroughly and into every part
carve a honeycomb pattern into
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