HyperDic: ice

English > 11 senses of the word ice / ICE:
NOUNsubstanceice, water icewater frozen / frozen in the solid state
objecticethe frozen part of a body of water
possessionice, sparklerdiamonds
foodice, frosting, icinga flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
foodice, frappea frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk)
artifactice, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, shabu, trashan amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride
artifactICE, internal-combustion enginea heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace
artifactice, ice rink, ice-skating rinka rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating
VERBcontactice, frostdecorate with frosting
changeicecause to become ice or icy
changeiceput ice on or put on ice
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English > ice: 11 senses > noun 1, substance
Meaningwater frozen / frozen in the solid state.
Example"Americans like ice in their drinks"
Synonymwater ice
Narrowerblack iceA thin coating of ice (as from freezing mist) on a road or sidewalk
frost, hoar, hoarfrost, rimeice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
hailstonesmall pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
icicleIce resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
BroadercrystalA solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
Substance ofglacierA slowly moving mass of ice
ice cubeA small cube of artificial ice
Substanceswater, H2Obinary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid / liquid
Spanishhielo
Catalangel, glaç
Verbsiceput ice on or put on ice
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 2, object
MeaningThe frozen part of a body of water.
Narrowerdrift iceMasses of ice floating in the open sea
icefallA steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall
neveThe upper part of a glacier (beyond the limit of perpetual snow) where the snow turns to ice
pack ice, ice packA large expanse of floating ice
shelf ice, ice shelfice that is attached to land but projects out to sea
Broaderobject, physical objectA tangible and visible entity
Spanishhielo
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 3, possession
Meaningdiamonds.
Example"look at the ice on that dame!"
Synonymsparkler
BroaderdiamondA transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishbrillante, roca
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 4, food
MeaningA flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes.
Synonymsfrosting, icing
BroadertoppingA flavorful addition on top of a dish
Spanishalcorza, azúcar glaseado, glaseado, suspiro
Catalangebrat, sucre glacé
Verbsicedecorate with frosting
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 5, food
MeaningA frozen dessert with fruit flavoring (especially one containing no milk).
Synonymfrappe
Narrowerwater ice, sorbetAn ice containing no milk but having a mushy consistency
Broaderfrozen dessertAny of various desserts prepared by freezing
Spanishhelado
Catalangelat
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 6, artifact
MeaningAn amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant.
Synonymsmethamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, shabu, trash
Broaderamphetamine, pep pill, upper, speedA central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite
controlled substanceA drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
Spanishclorhidrato de metanfetamina, deoxyephedrine, metanfetamina, metanfetaminas
Catalanclorhidrat de metamfetamina, deoxyephedrine
English > ICE: 11 senses > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine.
Synonyminternal-combustion engine
Part ofmotor vehicle, automotive vehicleA self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
motorboat, powerboatA boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
Partsengine block, cylinder block, blockA metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
lubricating system, force-feed lubricating system, force feed, pressure-feed lubricating system, pressure feedmechanical system of lubricating internal combustion engines in which a pump forces oil into the engine bearings
poppet, poppet valveA mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat
self-starterAn electric starting motor that automatically starts an internal-combustion engine
superchargercompressor that forces increased oxygen into the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
Narrowerdiesel, diesel engine, diesel motorAn internal-combustion engine that burns heavy oil
four-stroke engine, four-stroke internal-combustion engineAn internal-combustion engine in which an explosive mixture is drawn into the cylinder on the first stroke and is compressed and ignited on the second stroke
gas engineAn internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor
gasoline engine, petrol engineAn internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline
outboard motor, outboardinternal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat
radial engine, rotary engineAn internal-combustion engine having cylinders arranged radially around a central crankcase
reciprocating engineAn internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
rotary engineAn internal-combustion engine in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components
valve-in-head engineinternal-combustion engine having both inlet and exhaust valves located in the cylinder head
Broaderheat engineAny engine that makes use of heat to do work
Spanishmotor de combustión interna
English > ice: 11 senses > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA rink with a floor of ice for ice hockey or ice skating.
Example"the crowd applauded when she skated out onto the ice"
Synonymsice rink, ice-skating rink
Narrowerice hockey rink, ice-hockey rinkAn ice rink for playing ice hockey
Broaderrink, skating rinkbuilding that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
Spanishcancha de hielo, hielo, pista de hielo
Catalanpista de gel
Adjectivesicycovered with or containing or consisting of ice
English > ice: 11 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningdecorate with frosting.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymfrost
Categorycooking, cookery, preparationThe act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
BroadercoverProvide with a covering or cause to be covered
Spanishadornar con escarcha, alcorzar, escarchar
Nounsicing, icea flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes
English > ice: 11 senses > verb 2, change
MeaningCause to become ice or icy.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"an iced summer drink"
BroaderfreezeCause to freeze / freeze
English > ice: 11 senses > verb 3, change
Meaningput ice on or put on ice.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelDid he ice his foot?
Example"Ice your sprained limbs"
Broadercool, chill, cool downmake cool or cooler
Spanishhelarse, helar
Catalangelar-se, gelar, glaçar-se, glaçar
Nounsicewater frozen / frozen in the solid state

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