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Rareicebreaker
The correct spelling is icebreaker.
How to pronounce icebreaker
noun
IPA: /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/
Say it like: Ise-bree-ker
The correct spelling is icebreaker. A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas. For example: "The steel hulls of ice-breakers are much thicker than those of standard vessels."
Usage Examples
“The steel hulls of ice-breakers are much thicker than those of standard vessels.”
“The new college hallmates were awkward with each other at first, but after a game of charades as an icebreaker, they were laughing like old friends.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
- 2.A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.
- 3.A lively song and dance routine at the start of a musical.
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