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iceboat

iceboat

7.5
A ship with an extra strong front that breaks ice to open a path
  • noun
  • /ˈaɪsˌboʊt/
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  • The iceboat cleared a path through the frozen harbor, allowing other vessels to follow safely.

Examples

  • During harsh winters, an iceboat is essential for keeping trade routes accessible in the Arctic.

  • The crew prepared the iceboat for its journey across the icy river.

  • The iceboat glided smoothly over the frozen lake.

  • Many iceboats were seen racing during the winter festival.

  • During harsh winters, an iceboat is essential for keeping trade routes accessible in the Arctic.

  • The iceboat cleared a path through the frozen harbor, allowing other vessels to follow safely.

  • The crew prepared the iceboat for its journey across the icy river.

Synonyms

icebreaker
vsiceboat
  • Specialized
4 5.8

A ship with a strong front that breaks ice to clear a path

shares identical meaning but uses a different name for the same vessel

How Capable

icebreaker
  • Specialized
4 5.8
iceboat
7.5
boat
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

iceboat singular
iceboats plural

Morphology

iceboat = ice + boat (transparent) = ice + boat

Meaning is directly the combination of 'ice' + 'boat' — a boat for use on or to deal with ice, which is clear to learners.

Etymology

Iceboat comes from the simple parts ice and boat, literally meaning a 'boat for ice'. So imagine a strong ship with a thick front pushing through frozen water to open a path, and you see why it means a boat that breaks ice to keep routes clear.