icebreaking


ice·break·er

I0008200 (īs′brā′kər)n.1. A sturdy ship built for breaking a passage through icebound waters. Also called iceboat.2. A protective pier or dock apron used as a buffer against floating ice.3. a. Something done or said to relax an unduly formal atmosphere or situation.b. A beginning; a start.
ice′break′ing n.

icebreaking

(ˈaɪsˌbreɪkɪŋ) adj (Sailing) sailing relating to a ship or boat whose purpose is to navigate ice-covered water