icicle
[ˈʌɪsəkəl]
[ˈaɪ.sɪ.kl̩]
An icicle is a long, thin piece of ice that forms and hangs from something outside, usually during winter.
Icicles are often seen hanging from the eaves of houses or from branches of trees. When you walk out your front door on a cold morning, you might see them sparkling in the sunlight. Icicles can form when water drips from the roof or gutters and freezes before it has time to flow away. They're usually harmless, but if they get too big, they can break off and fall to the ground, making a loud crash.
How common is "icicle"?
Word icicle is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A drooping, tapering shape of ice.
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