Synonyms for on ice

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ahys

Phonetic Transcription : aɪs

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Définition of on ice

Origin : Old English is "ice" (also the name of the rune for -i-), from Proto-Germanic *isa- (cf. Old Norse iss, Old Frisian is, Dutch ijs, German Eis), with no certain cognates beyond Germanic, though possible relatives are Avestan aexa- "frost, ice," isu- "frosty, icy;" Afghan asai "frost." Slang meaning "diamonds" is attested from 1906.
Ice cube attested from 1904. Ice age attested from 1832. To break the ice "to make the first opening to any attempt" is from 1580s, metaphoric of making passages for boats by breaking up river ice though in modern use usually with implications of "cold reserve."

As in assured : adj absolutely certain
As in secure : adj certain, definite
As in six feet under : adj dead
As in certain : adj undoubtable, valid
As in inarguable : adj certain
As in incontestable : adj certain
As in unassailable : adj certain
As in undisputable : adj certain
As in confined : adj limited, enclosed
As in decided : adj certain, definite
As in determined : adj driven, persistent
As in distant : adj aloof
As in aloof : adj remote
As in guaranteed : adj made certain

Antonyms for on ice

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