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Meanings of glacier in English

Glacier in northern part of Alaska, USA.

Usage of glacier in English
1
The Mertz glacier iceberg is among the largest recorded for several years.
Reuters
2
The current break could have a greater effect on the glacier's movement.
Reuters
3
The greatest discovery was in methods of denudation displayed beneath the glacier.
Travels in Alaska
4
But the way to the northern glacier, and back, was now known.
The Mammoth Hunters
5
Hot passions cooled before the breath of the snowfield and the glacier.
The Man
6
The river Derwent is shown overflowing along the edge of the glacier.
The Evolution of an English Town
7
But the deepest mystery to her was the glacier beyond the river.
The Triumph of John Kars: A Story of the Yukon
8
That would force me to bridge twice in passing the upper glacier.
The Iron Trail
9
Most climbers try to avoid falling into the depths of a glacier.
Climbing Magazine
10
Away the chips would scatter, tinkling over the surface of the glacier.
The Home of the Blizzard / Being the Story of the Australasian A...
11
At the sight of the first glacier I felt some little disappointment.
Scenes in Switzerland
12
The structure of the glacier was strikingly revealed on its melting surface.
Travels in Alaska
13
The glacier was like a gigantic plough driving irresistibly towards the sea.
South: The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917
14
They descended via the peak's north glacier just before a storm hit.
Climbing Magazine
15
They reached the lateral glacier, descended it and crossed the Glacier d'Argentière.
Running Water
16
This was the glacier that Jondalar had talked about from the beginning.
The Plains of Passage
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New Zealand
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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