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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

floes

/ˈfloʊz/ noun · British & US
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What does floes mean?

noun

Large, flat pieces of ice that have broken off from a glacier or ice shelf and are floating in the water. Floes are often found in polar regions and can be a hazard to navigation.

Example

"The ship navigated through the treacherous waters, avoiding the large floes of ice that threatened to damage its hull."

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