The term "six sides" typically refers to a geometric shape known as a hexagon. A hexagon is a polygon that has six edges and six vertices. It can be regular, where all sides and angles are equal, or irregular, where the sides and angles vary. Hexagons are commonly found in nature, such as in honeycombs created by bees. In addition to geometry, "six sides" can also describe a die used in games. A standard die is a cube with six faces, each showing a different number of dots from one to six. This type of die is widely used in board games and gambling, providing a simple way to generate random numbers.