Ice Floe (Noun)
Meaning
A flat mass of ice (smaller than an ice field) floating at sea.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- As the ship navigated the Arctic waters, it had to maneuver around a massive ice floe that had broken loose from the shore.
- The scientists studied the effects of climate change on the ice floes in the polar region, which were melting at an alarming rate.
- The polar bear was seen swimming towards the ice floe, where it would hunt for seals and rest in the sun.
- The crew had to carefully plan their route to avoid getting stuck between the large ice floe and the rocky coastline.
- After days of searching, the researchers finally found the ice floe where the rare arctic bird was known to breed.