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glacier

[ˈɡleɪʃər]

glacier Definition

a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

Using glacier: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glacier" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The glacier is melting due to global warming.

  • Example

    The climbers had to cross a dangerous glacier to reach the summit.

  • Example

    The fjord was carved by a glacier during the last ice age.

glacier Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glacier

Phrases with glacier

  • a glacier that is shrinking in size due to melting

    Example

    The retreating glacier has left behind a lake.

  • a glacier that ends in the ocean or a tidal inlet

    Example

    The tidewater glacier calved a large iceberg into the sea.

  • hanging glacier

    a glacier that is suspended on a mountain slope or cliff

    Example

    The hanging glacier looked like it could break off at any moment.

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Summary: glacier in Brief

A 'glacier' [ˈɡleɪʃər] is a slowly moving mass of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow. It is typically found on mountains or near the poles, and can be dangerous to cross. Examples include 'The glacier is melting due to global warming,' and 'The fjord was carved by a glacier during the last ice age.' Phrases include 'retreating glacier,' 'tidewater glacier,' and 'hanging glacier.'

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