Eke

noun

/iːk/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.noun(obsolete except Britain) An addition.

2.nounA small stand on which a beehive is placed.

3.nounA spacer put between or over or under hive parts to make more space: see http//www.dave-cushman.net/bee/eke.html

4.verbChiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.

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