ice

²ice

verb

icedic·ing

Definition of ICE

transitive verb

1

a : to coat with or convert into ice b : to chill with ice c : to supply with ice

2

: to cover with or as if with icing

3

: to put on ice

4

: secure 1b <made two free throws … to ice the win — Jack McCallum>

5

: to shoot (an ice hockey puck) the length of the rink and beyond the opponents' goal line

6

slang : kill 1a

intransitive verb

1

: to become ice-cold

2

a : to become covered with ice —often used with up or over b : to have ice form inside

Examples of ICE

1. Ice the glasses before you fill them.
2. <with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs>

First Known Use of ICE

15th century

Related to ICE

Synonyms: assure, cinch, guarantee, guaranty, ensure, insure, secure

Related Words: attest, certify, vouch, warrant, witness; pledge, promise, swear

Near Antonyms: enfeeble, undermine, weaken

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