Definition

A sharp, pointed piece of ice that forms on a glacier, often found between deep cracks called crevasses.

Example

The climbers carefully navigated around the seracs to avoid falling into the crevasses below.

Conversation

Did you see that massive serac we passed on the glacier yesterday?

Yeah, it was stunning! I’ve never seen ice formations like that before.

I know, right? The way it jutted out was so impressive.

Absolutely! It made the hike so much more exciting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'serac' originates from the French word 'serac', meaning a block of ice or a glacier. It specifically refers to a mass of ice that has broken off from a glacier, often forming sharp, jagged peaks.

Memory Tip

Imagine a sharp, jagged block of ice — that's what 'serac' refers to, coming from the French word for a block of ice.

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