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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hiving

/hɪvɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does hiving mean?

verb

The act of collecting and storing honey in a beehive, or the state of being in a beehive. In computing, the process of creating a virtual machine or a container.

Example

"The beekeeper carefully hived the honeycomb to prevent damage to the delicate structure."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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