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ice
[ʌɪs]
The primary image is one of absolute coldness, rigidity, and transparency. In its physical sense, it suggests a barrier—something that stops flow or movement (like a frozen river). When used as a verb for baking, the feeling shifts to precision and decoration, focusing on the final "finishing touch" that makes a product visually appealing. In metaphorical contexts, though not explicitly defined in the provided POS, the word carries a heavy connotation of emotional distance or hostility (e.g., "an icy stare"), contrasting sharply with the warmth of human connection.
Uncountable when referring to the frozen substance in general ('The road is covered in ice'). Countable when referring to individual cubes used for chilling a drink ('Put two ice in my glass').
💬Conversación Casual
Mark, we need to pivot on the cooler. Did you grab the ice?
Totally blanked. I'm just gonna wing it and hope they have some at the gas station.
Meanings
Frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid formed by the freezing of water.
"The lake was covered in a thick layer of ice during January."
To cover or decorate a cake with icing; to cool something using ice.
"She spent an hour icing the wedding cake with vanilla frosting."