(prosody) An iamb; a line or group of lines of iambs.

A drooping, tapering shape of ice.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see break, the, ice. / (idiomatic) To start to get to know people to avoid social awkwardness and formality. / (idiomatic) To introduce conversation.

(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; the first part encountered of a problem that is much bigger than it seems.

(international law) Initialism of International Criminal Court. / (banking) Initialism of International Chamber of Commerce. / (cricket) Initialism of International Cricket Council.

(sciences) A period of long-term reduction in the temperature of Earth's surface and atmosphere, resulting in the presence of major polar ice sheets that reach the ocean and calve icebergs.

(weaponry) Initialism of intercontinental ballistic missile.

Unfortunately, no; I regret that that is not so.

Unfortunately, yes; I regret that that is so.

A very pale blue colour.