Icecaps Meaning in English
word · lemma: icecap
ˈaɪsˌkæps
EYES-kaps
ˈaɪskæps
EYES-kaps
Definition
Large areas of thick ice that cover the land at the North and South poles, or on mountain tops, all year round.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in scientific, environmental, or geographic contexts. Most often refers to the permanent polar "icecaps"—not just any large chunk of ice. Common phrases include "melting icecaps" and "polar icecaps." Often discussed regarding climate change.
Spanish: casquetes polaresPortuguese (BR): calotas polaresPortuguese (PT): calotas polaresChinese (Simplified): 冰盖Chinese (Traditional): 冰蓋Hindi: बर्फ की चादरेंArabic: القمم الجليديةBengali: বরফের টুপি - হিমশির হত্যা (পৃথিবীর মেরু অঞ্চলের)Russian: ледяные шапки - полярные ледяные шапкиJapanese: 氷冠（ひょうかん）- 氷帽（ひょうぼう）Vietnamese: mũ băng - chỏm băngKorean: 빙상 - 빙모(氷帽)Turkish: buzulları - buz şapkalarıUrdu: برف کی ٹوپیاںIndonesian: tudung es - lapisan es
Example Sentences
The icecaps at the North Pole are very large.
basic
Scientists study how icecaps change over time.
basic
Global warming is causing the icecaps to melt.
basic
It's shocking how fast the Arctic icecaps are disappearing these days.
natural
Some animals, like polar bears, depend on icecaps to survive.
natural
If the icecaps keep shrinking, sea levels could rise a lot.
natural