English-Italian translations for hive

• alveare
  Ora c'è il problema del piccolo scarabeo dell'alveare, che sta creando scompiglio tra gli apicoltori. There is now the problem of the small hive beetle, which is causing havoc for bee-keepers.
  In questo alveare di pressione politica e negoziati segreti, è incoraggiante, signor Commissario, che oggi abbiate risposto. In the midst of this hive of political pressure and secret negotiations, it is encouraging, Commissioner, that you have responded today.

Definition of hive

• A structure, whether artificial or natural, for housing a swarm of honeybees
• The bees of one hive; a swarm of bees
• A place swarming with busy occupants; a crowd
• A section of the registry
• To enter or possess a hive
• To collect into a hive
• To store in a hive or similarly
• To take shelter or lodgings together; to reside in a collective body

Examples

• to hive a swarm of bees

Related words

• hives