Phrase guide

ice over

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To become covered in ice, usually of a body of water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

become covered with a layer of ice; of a surface such as a window

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • When the wings iced up, the pilot was forced to land his plane

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ice up, frost over

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: change

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: jäätyä — to become covered in ice
  • German: vereisen — to become covered in ice
  • Italian: ghiacciare — to become covered in ice
  • Spanish: helarse — to become covered in ice
  • Spanish: congelarse — to become covered in ice