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floe

/fləʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does floe mean?

noun

A large, flat piece of ice that has broken off from a glacier or ice shelf, or a mass of ice floating in the sea. A floe is often several miles wide and can be several feet thick.

Example

"The ship navigated through the icy floe with caution."

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