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 Definitions of ice shelf  [ˈaɪsˌmæn]  

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Definition of 'ice shelf' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) ice shelf
an ice sheet projecting into coastal waters so that the end floats.

Etymology:  (1910–15)

Definition of 'ice shelf' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) shelf ice, ice shelf
ice that is attached to land but projects out to sea

'ice shelf' - Nearby Entries  

ice plant  ice rink  ice shelf  ice show  ice skate  ice-skater  icepick  



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