Definition

A bright or yellowish glare seen in the sky above an ice field, often caused by sunlight reflecting off the ice.

Example

The iceblink made the sky look bright and unusual as we approached the glacier.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an iceblink while hiking near the coast?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's this amazing glare in the sky over the ice fields, really bright and yellowish.

That sounds incredible! I would love to see that in person.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iceblink is formed from "ice" (from Old English "is", meaning frozen water) and "blink" (from Middle English "blinken", meaning to shine or gleam). The word describes the bright reflection or gleam of light on ice or snow, particularly seen in the distance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ice' as frozen water and 'blink' as something that shines or gleams. This helps you remember that 'iceblink' refers to the bright gleam of light reflecting off ice.

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