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iceberg ['ajsbe:g] |
An iceberg is a large
mass of floating ice that originated from a glacier or ice shelf. 🚢 Titanic struck an iceberg, resulting in its sinking. 🏔 The iceberg was so massive that it blocked the shipping lane. 🌊 Icebergs can pose a significant threat to maritime navigation. 🥶 The word "iceberg" can be used metaphorically to describe a situation where only a small part is visible while the majority remains hidden. 💡 "Her calm demeanor masked the iceberg of emotions she was feeling." 💭 "The true extent of the problem is an iceberg waiting to be discovered." 💬 Summary: An iceberg is a huge floating mass of ice often originating from a glacier or ice shelf. It can pose a threat to maritime navigation and can also be used figuratively to describe situations where most of the issue or information remains concealed. |
Explain the word "iceberg". Give some examples of using the word "iceberg" in sentences.