CEFR C1

calving

noun

Meaning

The process of a glacier or ice shelf breaking off and releasing large blocks of ice into the water.

Examples

The expedition team waited near the glacier, hoping to photograph the dramatic calving event.
Global warming has significantly increased the rate of calving in polar regions.

Synonyms: breaking, splitting, fracturing, detachment

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calving (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkævɪŋ/

Definition

The process of a glacier or ice shelf breaking off and releasing large blocks of ice into the water.

Examples

The expedition team waited near the glacier, hoping to photograph the dramatic calving event.
Global warming has significantly increased the rate of calving in polar regions.
Scientists monitor the frequency of calving to measure the stability of the ice shelf.

How to Use calving

calving of [noun] (prepositional phrase): describes the source of the ice breaking — "The rapid calving of the ice shelf alarmed the climate scientists."

Synonyms of calving

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