icebreaker — n. 1. a ship with a reinforced bow and powerful engines designed to break up layers of ice on waterways and keep channels open for navigation. Syn: iceboat. [WordNet 1.5] 2. A remark or action intended to relieve tension or reduce formality when… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
icebreaker — ☆ icebreaker [īs′brāk΄ər ] n. 1. a sturdy, powerful vessel designed to cut channels through heavy ice 2. a wedgelike structure for protecting a bridge pier, dock, etc. from floating ice 3. anything serving to lessen formality or break down… … English World dictionary
Icebreaker — [ thumb|right|300px|German icebreaker Polarstern ] An icebreaker is a special purpose ship or boat designed to move and navigate through ice covered waters. Although the term usually refers to icebreaking ships, it can also refer to smaller… … Wikipedia
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icebreaker — UK [ˈaɪsˌbreɪkə(r)] / US [ˈaɪsˌbreɪkər] noun [countable] Word forms icebreaker : singular icebreaker plural icebreakers 1) a ship that can break through floating ice 2) something that you say or do to make people feel more relaxed at a party or… … English dictionary
icebreaker — /uys bray keuhr/, n. 1. Naut. a ship specially built for breaking navigable passages through ice. 2. an opening remark, action, etc., designed to ease tension or relieve formality: A mild joke can be a good icebreaker. 3. a tool or machine for… … Universalium
icebreaker — ice|break|er [ˈaısˌbreıkə US ər] n 1.) something that you say or do to make people less nervous when they first meet ▪ This game is an effective icebreaker at the beginning of a semester. →break the ice at ↑break1 (29) 2.) a ship that cuts a… … Dictionary of contemporary English
icebreaker — noun (C) 1 a ship that cuts a passage through floating ice 2 something that you say or do to make people less nervous when they first meet: This game is an effective icebreaker at the beginning of a semester. see also: break the ice break 1 (30) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
icebreaker — noun 1. a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation • Syn: ↑iceboat • Hypernyms: ↑ship 2. a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere he told jokes as an icebreaker • Hypernyms: ↑b … Useful english dictionary
Icebreaker (band) — Icebreaker is a UK based new music ensemble founded by James Poke and John Godfrey. The group have established themselves as one of the UK s leading new music interpreters.BiographyIcebreaker was formed in 1989 to play at the new Dutch music… … Wikipedia
