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icebreaker

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. 1.A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
  2. 2.A game, activity, humorous anecdote, etc., designed to relax a group of people to help them get to know each other.
  3. 3.A lively song and dance routine at the start of a musical.

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