rhizoverbBeta
DictionaryiceFrozen water
noun / verb

ice

ICE/aɪs/

To coat a surface with frozen water.

Frozen water ices the branch and its leaves.

A continuous transparent coating of ice encases a branch, twig and leaves, with icicles hanging below.
Etymology
iceOld Englishice, piece of ice

Old English īs already meant frozen water or a piece of it. The word preserves that meaning, while its deeper origin is uncertain.

In context

Washington Post1:58
more humidity means that more water droplets will settle and freeze on the ice
How do you make perfect ice for each Olympic sport? | Science of the Sport with Anna Rothschild

More examples

  • Spray from the waves ices the boat's railings.
  • The windshield iced over while we were inside.
  • Freezing drizzle is icing the front steps.

Forms

ice · ices · iced · icing

Similar words

freeze
Means turn solid, not necessarily coat a surface with ice.
frost
Specifically coats a surface with fine ice crystals.