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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A relatively rapid and turbulent flow of ice, somewhat analogous to a waterfall.
2. 2
   a steep part of a glacier resembling a frozen waterfall wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bergcalffloeglacierglazeice

Etymology

From ice + fall, modelled after waterfall.

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