HyperDic: icebreaker

English > 2 senses of the word icebreaker:
NOUNartifacticebreaker, iceboata ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
acticebreakera beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere
icebreaker > pronunciation
Soundsay'sbrey.ker
Rhymesacre / Acre ... Zocor: 182 rhymes with ker...
English > icebreaker: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation.
Synonymiceboat
BroadershipA vessel that carries passengers or freight
Spanishrompehielos
Catalantrencaglaç
English > icebreaker: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere.
Example"he told jokes as an icebreaker"
Broaderbeginning, start, commencementThe act of starting something

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