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floe
This term is used exclusively in glaciological and maritime contexts to describe floating ice. It is distinct from "iceberg," which refers to a massive piece of ice that extends deep underwater, whereas a floe is typically a flatter, sheet-like expanse of ice.
Because it describes a specific physical entity, it is used primarily in scientific reports, nature documentaries, or narratives set in polar regions. It carries a connotation of fragility and instability, often evoking images of wildlife, such as polar bears or seals, navigating a fragmented landscape.
Meanings
Examples
We had to jump from one floe to another to reach the shore.
Look at that massive floe breaking away from the glacier.
The ship was trapped between a giant floe and the coastline.
I wonder if the floe will melt before we find a way back.
A single floe can be several kilometers wide in the Arctic.
The current pushed the floe slowly toward the open sea.
Watch your step because this floe is incredibly slippery.