glacier
Definitions
A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.
A large body of ice that persists year-round and moves downslope or outward under its own weight.
Examples
The massive glacier slowly carved its way through the mountain valley over thousands of years.
Scientists are closely monitoring the melting glacier to understand the impacts of climate change.
Synonyms
Antonyms
tropical desert volcanic lava flow arid wasteland scorched earth thermal spring