[ice] n, often attrib [ME is, fr. OE is; akin to OHG is ice, Av isu- icy] (bef. 12c) 1 a: frozen water b: a sheet or stretch of ice
2: a substance resembling ice; esp: the solid state of a substance usu. found as a gas or liquid "ammonia ~ in the rings of Saturn"
3: a state of coldness (as from formality or reserve)
4. a: a frozen dessert containing a flavoring (as fruit juice); esp: one containing no milk or cream b Brit: a serving of ice cream
5. slang: diamonds; broadly: jewelry
6: an undercover premium paid to a theater employee for choice theater tickets -- ice.less adj -- on ice 1: with every likelihood of being won or accomplished
2: in reserve or safekeeping
[2]ice vb iced ; ic.ing vt (15c) 1 a: to coat with or convert into ice b: to chill with ice c: to supply with ice
2: to cover with or as if with icing
3: to put on ice
4: secure 1b "made two free throws ... to ~ the win --Jack McCallum"
5: to shoot (an ice hockey puck) the length of the rink and beyond the opponents' goal line
6. slang: kill 1a ~ vi 1: to become ice-cold
2. a: to become covered with ice--often used with up or over b: to have ice form inside "the carburetor iced up"