iceman
Americannoun
plural
icemenEtymology
Origin of iceman
Example Sentences
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Nicknamed Ötzi, after the valley where he was found, the iceman became a sensation — capturing the imagination of people around the world and giving scientists unprecedented insight into ancient Europeans.
From Scientific American • Aug. 18, 2023
Spindler credited the shallow stone gully where hikers found the iceman with shielding him from the relentless flow of glacial ice just a few meters above.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 7, 2022
The 2013 animated Disney movie beloved by kids tells the story of a princess who journeys to find her estranged sister accompanied by an iceman, his reindeer and a snowman.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 7, 2022
Joe Simmonds was the iceman off the tee at fly-half as he kicked vital penalties at crucial moments of both the European Champions Cup and Premiership finals.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2020
The iceman whacked his spiky tongs into a block of ice and hoisted it out of his truck.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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