glacier
IPA: gɫˈeɪʃɝ
noun
- (geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.
- (mountaineering) An area of a mountain where snow is present year-round.
- A locality in the Rocky Mountains, British Columbia, Canada.
- A census-designated place in Whatcom County, Washington, United States.
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Examples of "glacier" in Sentences
- The glacier slowly carved its way through the valley, leaving behind a path of destruction
- The ice on the glacier sparkled in the sunlight, creating a breathtaking display of beauty
- Hiking to the glacier took hours of strenuous effort, but the view at the end was worth every step
- As the glacier melted, it revealed ancient fossils that had been trapped in the ice for thousands of years
- The sound of the glacier calving echoed through the mountains, sending shivers down my spine
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