gla
cier
Plural
glaciers
1
a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains
- Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise.
- The sounds of cracking and rumbling echoed through the valley as the glacier moved and shifted.
- Mountaineers face numerous challenges when attempting to traverse icy crevasses on glaciers.
- She prefers renewable energy sources over fossil fuels.
- The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.