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This glossary contains some basic terms about beehive and beekeeping equipment.

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Bottom board with entrance cleat of a modern beehive closes and protects the hive from the bottom side from the outside factors - unwanted guests, cold, snow and rain.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Hive stand of a modern beehive is the bottom part of the hive that has an angled landing board for the bees.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Clearer or the 'escape board' in a modern beehive separates the bees from the honey, and regulates the microclimate in the hive.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Feeder is used to provide or supplement nutrients for a beehive. It is usually a simple box or a container filled with sugar syrup.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Honeycomb is a mass of hexagonal wax cells built by honey bees in their nests to contain their larvae, honey and pollen.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Frame is a removable structural element in a beehive that holds the honeycomb or brood comb within the hive body (or "super").

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

Hive tool can be used for loosening hive bodies and frames, removing excess bur comb or to scrape propolis from the hive parts.

Domain: Agriculture; Category: General agriculture

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