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iceberg

 

[ หˆaษชsbษœrษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical feature

An iceberg is a large floating mass of freshwater ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf and is floating in open water. Icebergs typically form in polar regions and can vary greatly in size, from small chunks to massive structures covering several kilometers. They are a key feature of the Arctic and Antarctic oceans and are known for their characteristic shapes and dramatic appearances.

Synonyms

frozen mass, ice floe

Examples of usage

  • The Titanic famously sank after hitting an iceberg.
  • Researchers study icebergs to understand climate change.
  • Icebergs can create hazardous conditions for ships.
  • The majority of an iceberg is submerged underwater.

Translations

Translations of the word "iceberg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น iceberg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเฅเคซเคผ เค•เคพ เคชเคนเคพเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eisberg

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gunung es

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะนัะฑะตั€ะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lodowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐทๅฑฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท iceberg

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ iceberg

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buzdaฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น™์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุจู„ ุฌู„ูŠุฏูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ledovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพadovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ฐๅฑฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ledenik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญsberg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฑะทั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ˜แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ—แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buz daลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ iceberg

Etymology

The word 'iceberg' comes from the Dutch term 'ijsberg', where 'ijs' means ice and 'berg' means mountain. The term was adopted into English around the 18th century, reflecting the European exploration of the Arctic regions. Icebergs have captured human imagination due to their formidable size and the stories of their encounters with ships. The dangers posed by icebergs in maritime navigation were notably highlighted by the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, leading to increased awareness and study of these gigantic ice structures in oceans. As glaciers continue to retreat due to climate change, the behavior and dynamics of icebergs have become an important area of scientific research, highlighting their role in understanding the Earth's climate system.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,610, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.