icefield

UK
/ˈaɪsfiːld/
US
/ˈaɪsfiːld/

Übersetzungen

icefieldsubstantiv
icefields
Pl.
UK
/ˈaɪsfiːld/
US
/ˈaɪsfiːld/
ледяное поле
The explorers crossed the vast icefield during their expedition.
Исследователи пересекли обширное ледяное поле во время своей экспедиции.
Synonyme
glacier field
ice cap
ice sheet
frozen expanse
icefieldadjektiv
UK
/ˈaɪs.fiːld/
US
/ˈaɪs.fild/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., 'icefield meltwater').

Definitionen

icefieldsubstantiv
A large, flat expanse of ice, typically found in polar regions, that covers a significant area and is often the source of glaciers.
The explorers set out to cross the vast icefield, hoping to reach the other side before nightfall.
An extensive mass of interconnected valley glaciers occupying a mountain plateau or broad highland, often with peaks (nunataks) protruding above the ice.
The Columbia Icefield is one of the largest icefields in the Rocky Mountains.
icefieldadjektiv
Relating to, situated on, or originating from an icefield.
Icefield meltwater supplies the river throughout the summer.