"hive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hive [singular], hives [plural]
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  1. A hive is a home for honeybees. Honeybees make their own hives, but humans who farm honey usually make artificial hives for bees.
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  2. The group of all honeybees in a hive are also collectively called a hive.
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  3. A very busy place crowded with people is sometimes called a hive.
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