noun
plural ices
[noncount] frozen water
a sheet of frozen water
cubes or pieces of ice
[count, noncount] US :a frozen dessert of crushed ice sweetened with fruit juice
[count] Brit old-fashioned :a serving of ice cream
[noncount] US slang old-fashioned :diamonds or jewelry
break the ice
informal :to say or do something that helps people to relax and begin talking at a meeting, party, etc.
cut ice
informal :to have importance to someone - usually + with; used in negative statements
on ice
on top of pieces of ice in order to be kept cool
informal :in the state of being delayed for a time
US informal :in a condition that makes victory certain
on thin ice
in a dangerous situation :in a situation that may cause you to get into trouble
verb
ices; iced; icing
[+ obj] to make (something) cold with ice
to cover (something, such as a cake) with icing
US informal :to make winning or getting (something) certain
ice hockey :to shoot (the puck) down the rink and beyond the opponent's goal
US slang old-fashioned :to kill or murder (someone)
ice over/up
[phrasal verb]
to become covered with ice
US