iceman
noun
icemen
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pluralof iceman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At the turn of the 20th century, Hudson River ice-harvesting was a vibrant industry and scores of icemen sold big blocks of ice, packed in sawdust and hay, from horse-drawn wagons.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2012
“The icemen would deliver this large solid chunk of ice and you’d then use an ice pick to stab the thing and get some ice off,” Professor Hulser said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2012
Ten years ago, Joe Louis Barrow was a Detroit ragamuffin, toting ice for fly-by-night icemen to earn a few pennies to keep his feet in shoes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Whether or not they keep the Cup, Les Canadiens are the icemen of the year.
From Time Magazine Archive
"But this is just the season for icemen!"
From The Spenders A Tale of the Third Generation by Harry Leon Wilson
