Definition

A mountain peak or rocky area that rises above a glacier and is not covered by ice.

Example

The nunatak stood tall against the icy landscape, a reminder of the land beneath the glacier.

Conversation

Did you know that a nunatak is a mountain peak that rises above the ice?

Really? I had no idea there was a term for that!

Yeah, they're quite fascinating, especially when you see them in the Arctic.

I would love to explore one someday; it sounds like an amazing adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nunatak → The word 'nunatak' originates from the Greenlandic language 'nuna' (meaning land) and 'tak' (meaning peak or mountain). It refers to a mountain peak that rises above a glacier or ice field, remaining exposed while the surrounding area is covered by ice.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'land' ('nuna') that has a 'peak' ('tak') sticking out of a glacier — that's what a nunatak is, a mountain peak above the ice.

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