icicle (/ˈaɪsɪkəl/)
noun · Intermediate · Nature & Environment
🔊 /ˈaɪsɪkəl/
Meaning
Meaning: a hanging spike of ice
A long, thin, pointed piece of ice that hangs down, formed when dripping water freezes. They often hang from roofs or branches in cold weather.
Examples
🗣 A long icicle hung from the edge of the roof.
Etymology
From Old English ‘īs’ (ice) and ‘gicel’ (icicle, piece of ice).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in winter scenes for spikes of ice hanging from surfaces.
Tags: weather, cold