entrance reducer

noun

A partial barrier affixed to the entrance of a beehive, used to control ventilation and temperature and to exclude predators.

Meanings

nounentrance reducer (plural entrance reducers)

plural entrance reducers

  1. A partial barrier affixed to the entrance of a beehive, used to control ventilation and temperature and to exclude predators.
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