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shelf ice

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun shelf ice has 1 sense
  1. shelf ice, ice shelf - ice that is attached to land but projects out to sea
    --1 is a kind of ice

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Shelf Ice

Description:

Shelf ice refers to a thick sheet of ice that forms along the shoreline or surface of a body of water, such as a lake or sea. It is typically formed by freezing of the water's surface, and can extend several meters in thickness. Shelf ice may develop in frigid regions during the winter months, posing challenges to navigation and outdoor activities.

Sample Sentences:

  • The ship had to navigate cautiously through the treacherous shelf ice to reach the port.
  • Ice fishermen spent hours drilling holes in the shelf ice to drop their lines and catch fish below.
  • The children skated gracefully on the smooth shelf ice, enjoying the crisp winter air.
  • As the temperatures dropped, the shelf ice started to form along the edges of the lake.

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