Icicle Meaning in English
word
ˈaɪsɪkəɫ
EYE-si-kuhl
ˈaɪsɪkəl
EYE-si-kuhl
Definição
A long, thin piece of ice that hangs down from something, usually formed when water drips and freezes in cold weather.
Uso & Nuances
Used mainly for natural winter formations. Typically countable: 'an icicle', 'icicles'. Often used with 'hang', 'form', or 'drip'. Not to be confused with 'icicle lights' (holiday decorations shaped like icicles).
Spanish: carámbanoPortuguese (BR): pingente de geloPortuguese (PT): cortina de geloChinese (Simplified): 冰柱Chinese (Traditional): 冰柱Hindi: बर्फ की लटकनArabic: كتلة جليدية معلقةBengali: বরফের দণ্ড - বরফের ঝুলন্ত টুকরাRussian: сосулькаJapanese: つららVietnamese: cột băng - băng đá rủ xuốngKorean: 고드름Turkish: sarkıtUrdu: برف کی لٹکIndonesian: es batu yang menggantung - stalaktit es
Frases de Exemplo
There is an icicle hanging from the roof.
basic
The sun melted the icicle.
basic
Children love to look at icicles in winter.
basic
Be careful—an icicle could fall and hurt someone.
natural
Have you ever tasted water from a melting icicle?
natural
After the storm, the porch was covered in huge icicles.
natural