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Ice Cap

Description:

An ice cap is a large dome-shaped mass of ice and snow that covers an extensive area, typically found in polar regions.

Senses:

1. Noun: A geological feature

Example: The Greenland Ice Cap is the second-largest ice cap in the world.

2. Noun: A beverage

Example: She ordered an iced coffee with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

3. Noun: A protective covering

Example: The explorers wore thick ice caps to shield their heads from the freezing winds.

4. Noun: A part of a planet's climate system

Example: The melting of the polar ice caps contributes to rising sea levels.

5. Verb: To cover with ice

Example: The freezing rain will ice cap the roads, making driving hazardous.

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