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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahys-kweyk]
- /ˈaɪsˌkweɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahys-kweyk]
- /ˈaɪsˌkweɪk/
Definitions of icequake word
- noun icequake a disturbance, especially a vibration or series of vibrations, caused by the breaking up of large ice masses. 1
- noun icequake The concussion that occurs when large masses of ice break up due to contraction. 0
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Origin of icequake
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; ice + (earth)quake
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Parts of speech for Icequake
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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icequake popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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