icicle

/'aisikl/

Thân thiện

A long icicle hangs from the edge of the roof.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water. It resembles a spear or spike.

Usage

• The word "icicle" is used to describe a specific, naturally occurring formation of ice. It is a countable noun.
• It is typically used in contexts related to winter weather, cold climates, or descriptions of frozen scenery.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A long, sharp icicle hung from the edge of the roof.
  • The children were warned not to stand under the icicles, as they could fall.
  • The morning sun made the icicles glitter like diamonds.

Advanced Usage

• "Drip by drip, the icicle grew": This phrase emphasizes the slow, gradual process of formation.
• "Icicle-laden eaves": A descriptive phrase for a roof edge heavily decorated with icicles.

Variants and Related Words

• Icicled (adj): Covered with or having icicles.
  • The icicled trees looked magical in the forest.
• Icicle-like (adj): Resembling an icicle in shape or appearance.
  • The stalactites in the cave were icicle-like formations.

Synonyms

• Ice spike: A less common synonym emphasizing the pointed shape.
• Ice formation: A more general term that can include icicles.

Related Phrases

• "To form icicles": The process by which icicles are created.
  • The temperature dropped overnight, causing the gutters to form icicles.
• "Danger of falling icicles": A common warning in winter about the hazard they pose.
  • The building manager posted signs about the danger of falling icicles.

Học thuật

Noun

1. ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water