Former glacier ice that is no longer connected to the active glacier, therefore not moving, and becoming covered with sediments.

(idiomatic, informal, often sarcastic) Something very important or difficult; a matter of great concern; a considerable feat or achievement. / (idiomatic, informal) Someone very important; a VIP.

(idiomatic, informal, ironic) Indicates that something is not important or impressive; so what.

present participle of dead stick

(transitive) To unload goods from an aircraft or ship. / (intransitive) To disembark.

(transitive, forestry) To remove the bark from a tree, especially one that has been felled.

(transitive, veterinary medicine) To devocalize (a dog).

(simile) Entirely, unquestionably or certainly dead.

The number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident.

(colloquial) An empty beer bottle.