Glacier (Noun)
Meaning
A slowly moving mass of ice.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The massive glacier in the mountains had been slowly moving for thousands of years, carving out a valley in its path.
- Scientists studied the glacier to learn more about the effects of climate change on these natural wonders.
- Glaciers cover about 10% of the Earth's land surface and are found primarily in polar regions.
- As the glacier continued to move, it pushed rocks and soil ahead of it, creating a unique landscape.
- The team of explorers trekked through the frozen wilderness, marveling at the stunning beauty of the glacier they had been tracking for days.