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eke

The correct spelling is eke.

How to pronounce eke

/iːk/
noun

IPA: /iːk/

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The correct spelling is eke. (obsolete except Britain) An addition.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(obsolete except Britain) An addition.
  2. 2.A small stand on which a beehive is placed.
  3. 3.A spacer put between or over or under hive parts to make more space: see http//www.dave-cushman.net/bee/eke.html

verb

  1. 1.Chiefly in the form eke out: to add to, to augment; to increase; to lengthen.

adverb

  1. 1.Also; in addition to.

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