drift ice

noun

detached floating ice in masses that drift with the wind or ocean currents, as in the polar seas.

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Origin of drift ice

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby drift ice

driesch, driest, drift, drift anchor, drift angle, drift ice, drift indicator, drift lead, drift mine, drift net, drift netter
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British Dictionary definitions for drift ice

drift ice

noun

masses of ice floating in the open sea
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