A large number of bees or other insects flying closely together
“In 1990, a honey bee swarm unlike any before found in the United States was identified just outside the small south Texas town of Hidalgo.”
A large number of people, animals or things
“A swarm of birds hopped from the nearby rooftops and sped off into the air.”
The presence of a large number of pest organisms in a place or area
A countless or extremely great number of people or things
A structure in which bees are housed
To gather somewhere in large numbers
“The market opens out into a harbor where people swarm everywhere, mending nets and building brightly colored boats.”
To move somewhere in large numbers
“A big crowd began to swarm into the building after hearing reports of some exciting activities that were taking place inside.”
To fly in a group or swarm, typically over a given area
“The mosquitoes swarm above the water in countless millions.”
To teem, or be overrun or overflowing with people, animals or things
“Within an hour, the crime scene will swarm with police officers.”
To climb by gripping with arms and legs alternately
“At the top was placed a piece of money, as a prize for those who could swarm up and seize it.”
To overwhelm or inundate with people, animals or things
To rapidly grow out of proportion or control
To enter a place or situation in large numbers and intrusively
To invade a place or land in order to take control of it
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