Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, the, ice. / (idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. / (idiomatic) To introduce conversation.

(sciences) A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence of major polar ice sheets that reach the ocean and calve icebergs.

plural of ice pellet / Small hail, generally less than 5 mm (0.2 in) in diameter. / (chiefly Canada and US, meteorology) Sleet.

singular of ice pellets; a single pellet of sleet.

(idiomatic) In a dangerous, hazardous, or delicate situation; at risk.

(idiomatic) dangerously, hazardously, delicately

(simile) Very cold.

(sciences, uncountable) Ice made of frozen water; water in a solid physical state, especially when distinguished from other frozen substances. Contrast liquid water, water vapor.

(physics) Any crystalline material in which the behavior of the magnetic moments is analogous to the behavior of the protons in water ice.

(uncountable) A dessert made from frozen sweetened cream or a similar substance, usually flavoured. / (countable) A portion of ice cream on a stick, in a cup or in a wafer cone.