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icebreaker

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: icebreaker

1
n
a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere
2
n
a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: icebreaker
1

n a beginning that relaxes a tense or formal atmosphere

“he told jokes as an icebreaker
Type of:
beginning, commencement, start
the act of starting something
2

n a ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation

Synonyms:
iceboat
Type of:
ship
a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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