Eisbrecher — meaning in English
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English meaning
- icebreaker noun A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
- starling noun A common small to medium-sized bird known for its dark, glossy, iridescent feathers and noisy flocking behavior.
Senses
Eisbrecher is used for these senses in English:
- icebreaker (watercraft) A ship designed to break through ice so that it, or other ships coming behind, can navigate on frozen seas.
- starling One of the piles used in forming such a breakwater.
icebreaker — full definition
- noun A ship built with a reinforced hull to smash through frozen sea ice, clearing a path for other vessels.
- noun An activity, question, or joke used to relax people and get conversation going when they don't know each other well.
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