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Ice (Verb)

Decorate with frosting; "frost a cake".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Ice the cake once it has completely cooled to ensure a smooth frosting application.
She iced the cupcakes with intricate designs for the birthday party.
You can ice the cake with just a thin layer of frosting if you prefer a subtle look.
To ice the cake evenly, start at the top and work your way down the sides.
Make sure to let the first layer of icing set before you ice the cake a second time.

Put ice on or put on ice; "Ice your sprained limbs".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She recommended icing the ankle after it swelled from the fall to reduce the pain.
The doctor ordered her to ice her knee twice a day for faster recovery from the injury.
After the football match, it was necessary to ice his bruises so the swelling wouldn't worsen.
You should ice the area to prevent further inflammation and ease the soreness.
That sprain needs to be iced immediately to accelerate the healing process.

Cause to become ice or icy; "an iced summer drink".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The cold temperatures iced the windscreen of the car, obstructing the driver's view.
She liked her coffee strong and black, but also iced on a hot summer day.
The water iced over at the edges, forming a thin layer that cracked as it moved.
Ice your drink and let it sit for a few minutes to get really chilled.
The waiter was asked to ice the bottle of champagne before serving it to the wedding guests.