ice sheet
Americannoun
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a broad, thick sheet of ice covering an extensive area for a long period of time.
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a glacier covering a large fraction of a continent.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ice sheet
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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Dr. McCormack said it is essential to create a clear process for incorporating ice sheet model projections into policies addressing sea level rise.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
To address these questions, the team evaluated how predictable sea level rise was across a range of ice sheet model projections during this relatively near-term period.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
One of the biggest obstacles has been the lack of realistic long term climate records needed to test ice sheet behavior under ancient conditions.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
People moved back into the British Isles around 15,200 years ago after the last major ice sheet began retreating, according to new research.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
Nathan got to his hands and knees and crawled to the edge of the ice sheet.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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