SWARM
-noun
1. a group of social insects, especially bees led by a
queen, that has left the parent hive in order to start a new colony
2. a large mass of small animals, especially insects
3. a throng or mass, especially when moving or in turmoil
-verb
4. (intr.) (of small animals, especially bees) to move in or
form a swarm
5. (intr.) to congregate, move about or proceed in large
numbers
6. when intr., often followed by “with” . to overrun or be
overrun (with)
7. (trans.) to cause to swarm
-verb
1. when intr., usually followed by “up” . to climb (a
ladder, etc.) by gripping with the hands and feet
Memories of this
Checking out the swarm
With dearly loved friends
Trimming hives
Of rogue honey