waxcomb

/wækskɒm/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool used for extracting beeswax from beehives, typically consisting of a series of parallel combs or a frame covered in a waxy coating.

“The beekeeper used a waxcomb to harvest the honey and wax from the hive without harming the bees.”

Synonyms

  • beewax extractor
  • hive scraper

Antonyms

  • hive destroyer