Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
skep
noun
/skɛp/
Definition
A skep is a type of beehive that is traditionally made of straw or wicker.
Examples
- The beekeeper carefully inspected the skep for signs of honey production.
- In rural areas, traditional skeps are often seen as a symbol of sustainable beekeeping.
- After harvesting honey, he returned the bees to their skep for the winter.
Meaning
It serves as a home for bees, where they can live and produce honey. Skeps have been used for centuries in beekeeping.
Synonyms
- beehive
- hive
