a box, basket, or other structure, for the reception and habitation of a swarm of honeybees.-the bees of one hive; a swarm of bees.-a place swarming with busy occupants; a crowd.-to collect into a hive; to place in, or cause to enter, a hive; as, to hive a swarm of bees.-to store up in a hive, as honey; hence, to gather and accumulate for future need; to lay up in store.-to take shelter or lodgings together; to reside in a collective body.