ICEBOAT

iceboat, ice yacht, scooter

(noun) a sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for traveling over ice

icebreaker, iceboat

(noun) a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

iceboat (plural iceboats)

An ice yacht.

An icebreaker; a ship that breaks through ice.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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