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Definition of icing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bakingsweet topping for cakes and pastries
- She spread icing on the birthday cake.
2.
ice formationprocess of ice forming on surfaces
- Icing on the wings delayed the flight.
3.
sportsTECH. US rule violation involving the puck in ice hockeyTECH. US
- The team was penalized for icing.
Adjective
foodcovered with or resembling sweet sugar-based cake frosting
- The cake had an icing layer that looked delicious.
Images of icing
sweet topping for cakes and pastries
Expressions with icing
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something that makes a good situation even better
Winning the award was the icing on the cake for her career.
creamy icing made from butter and sugar
She decorated the cake with butter icing.
fine powdered sugar used for making icing
She sifted the icing sugar before adding it to the mixture..
hard white icing made from egg whites and sugar
Royal icing is perfect for decorating cookies.
sweet, shiny topping made from sugar and water
She covered the cookies with glacé icing.
tool for applying icing on cakes
She used an icing syringe to decorate the cake.
soft creamy sugar paste used for decorating cakes
The wedding cake was covered with smooth fondant icing..
prevention of ice forming on surfaces using special methods
Anti-icing is important for safe winter driving.
infraction when a player shoots the puck across both red lines
The team was penalized for icing the puck in the final minutes.
thinned icing and the method for spreading it smoothly
She used flood icing to decorate the cookies.
Origin of icing
English, ice (frozen water) + -ing (action)
Terms with icing included in their meaning
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food
pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate icing
cake decoration
coat a cake with icing
decorate cakes
cover a cake with icing
food
small round piece of cake coated with icing
baked food
cake with grated carrots, often with spices or icing
cause icing
cause to become covered with ice
baking
apply icing to a cake for decoration
baking
type of icing made with butter
de-icing
scatter salt on icy surfaces
cake
covered with icing or frosting
cooking
icing used to decorate cakes
doughnut type
relating to a custard-filled doughnut with chocolate icing
baking
concentrated liquid coffee flavoring for cakes and icing
treat
rich chocolate cake often with fudge icing
cooking
create or decorate with piping icing
baked goods
covered with a layer of icing
food
sweet bread roll with icing
baking
flexible bag for piping icing or dough
baking
creamy sugar preparation for icing or candies
cooking
tool with a flat blade for spreading icing
refrigerator
mechanism accelerating refrigerator de-icing
baking
smooth icing poured over baked goods
chemistry
chemical compound used in antifreeze and de-icing solutions
baking
creamy icing made from butter and sugar
Examples of icing in a sentence
He licked the icing off the spoon. Pilots monitored the icing on the propellers. Severe icing can make bridges dangerous. Icing was called, stopping the fast-paced game. The referee blew the whistle for icing. The cookies had an icing finish.
The icing decoration was intricate and beautiful.
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- French:glaçage, glacé, ...
- German:Zuckerguss, zuckergussüberzogen, ...
- Italian:glassa, glassato, ...
- Spanish:glaseado, engelamiento, ...
- Portuguese:cobertura, coberto com glacê, ...
- Chinese:糖霜, 覆盖糖霜, ...
- Japanese:アイシング, アイシングの, ...
- Arabic:كَرِيمَة, مُغَطّى بِالكَريمة, ...
- Hebrew:צִפּוּי, מְצַפֶּה, ...
- Russian:глазурь, глазурованный, ...
- Ukrainian:глазур, покритий глазур'ю, ...
- Hindi:चीनी की परत, मीठी परतदार, ...
Definition of ice - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
frozen waterwater in solid form due to freezing
- The lake was covered with ice.
2.
foodUK frozen dessert made of fruit juice and sugarUK
- We enjoyed a lemon ice after dinner.
3.
- She wore ice around her neck.
4.
cold demeanorRare cold and unfriendly mannerRare
- She greeted him with ice in her voice.
5.
sportsRare frozen surface used for playing hockey on skatesRare
- The players skated swiftly across the ice.
6.
- The police seized ice during the raid.
Verb
1.
decorate cakesUK cover a cake with icingUK
- She will ice the cake with chocolate frosting.
2.
- They iced the deal with a firm handshake..
3.
chill drinkschill a drink with frozen cubes
- Please ice the lemonade before serving.
4.
- The gang planned to ice their rival.
Images of ice
frozen dessert made of fruit juice and sugar
Expressions with ice
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thin ice on roads, hard to see
Drivers should be cautious of black ice in winter.
become covered with ice, of a surface
The car windows iced over during the night.
become covered with ice naturally
The roads began to ice up overnight.
layer of ice that is not thick
The children were warned not to skate on the thin ice.
introduce conversation to ease tension
She asked about the weather to break the ice.
delay or postpone something
The project was put on ice due to budget cuts.
preserve something by keeping it cold
We need to put the fish on ice to keep it fresh.
emotional coldness or lack of empathy
She showed ice in the blood during the crisis.
temporarily not being dealt with
The plan is on ice until further notice.
in a risky or dangerous situation
He is on thin ice with his boss.
ability to stay calm under pressure
He showed ice in the veins during the final moments of the game.
delay or save something for later use
They decided to keep the project on ice for now.
persuade someone to buy something unnecessary
He could sell ice to an Eskimo with his charm.
break the tension or awkwardness
Her joke helped cut the ice at the meeting.
calm and composed under pressure
You need ice in your veins to take that penalty in overtime.
woman who seems emotionally cold and distant to others
She was called an ice maiden at the party.
frozen dessert made from dairy products and flavorings
She enjoyed a bowl of vanilla ice cream after dinner.
ice cream flavored with chocolate
I love having chocolate ice cream in summer.
related to activities on ice rinks or competitions
The ice-skating competition was thrilling.
small broken pieces of frozen water used to chill drinks or food
The bartender filled the glass with crushed ice before adding the juice.
any prolonged period of cold climate
Scientists study past ice ages to understand climate change..
container with ice and water for cooling
The chef placed the shrimp in an ice bath.
large piece of ice for cooling or preservation
They used an ice block to keep the drinks cold.
container used to hold ice or chill drinks
She filled the ice bucket to chill the wine.
Origin of ice
Old English, is (ice)
Examples of ice in a sentence
Ice formed on the car windows overnight. She savored a raspberry ice at lunch. The vendor sold a refreshing orange ice. His wrist was adorned with ice that sparkled in the light. The rapper flaunted his ice during the performance. His ice made the room feel tense.
There was ice in her gaze as she spoke. The ice was freshly resurfaced for the match. Hockey practice was canceled due to poor ice conditions. Addicts often refer to ice as a dangerous substance. Ice is trafficked illegally across borders. He plans to ice the cupcakes with vanilla. They will ice the cookies for the party. He iced the contract with a signature. They iced their plans with a final confirmation. She decided to ice the soda for the picnic. Bartenders often ice cocktails to enhance flavor. He threatened to ice anyone who crossed him. The mobster ordered his men to ice the witness.
View all translations of ice
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- French:glace, glacer, ...
- German:Eis, überziehen, ...
- Italian:ghiaccio, ghiacciare, ...
- Spanish:hielo, glasear, ...
- Portuguese:gelo, cobrir, ...
- Chinese:冰, 涂糖霜, ...
- Japanese:氷, アイシングする, ...
- Arabic:جَلِيد, غَطَّى بِالْكْرِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:קֶרַח, לְצַפּוֹת, ...
- Russian:лед, покрыть, ...
- Ukrainian:лід, покривати, ...
- Hindi:बर्फ, सजाना, ...
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