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icing

/ˈaɪsɪŋ/

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noun

A sweet glaze made primarily of sugar and often flavored, typically used for baked goods; frosting.

Examples :

"The baker spread a thick layer of pink icing on the cupcakes. "

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noun

A minor violation of ice hockey rules, occurring when a player shoots the puck from his/her side of the red line so that it crosses the goal line on the opponent's side. A team playing short-handed is not penalized for this.

Examples :

"The hockey player's icing gave their team a chance to score, but no penalty was called. "

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noun

The process of forming a layer of ice on a surface.

Examples :

"The overnight icing made the sidewalks slippery, so we had to walk carefully. "

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verb

To cool with ice, as a beverage.

Examples :

"Before the party, I iced the lemonade to make it cool for the kids. "

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verb

To become ice; to freeze.

Examples :

"The lake water iced quickly last night. "

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verb

To make icy; to freeze.

Examples :

"The rain froze quickly, icing the sidewalks. "

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verb

Examples :

"The jealous rival iced the popular student. "

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verb

To cover with icing (frosting made of sugar and milk or white of egg); to frost; as cakes, tarts, etc.

Examples :

"The baker carefully iced the birthday cake with a smooth, white frosting. "

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verb

To put out a team for a match.

Examples :

"Milton Keynes have yet to ice a team this season"

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verb

To shoot the puck the length of the playing surface, causing a stoppage in play called icing.

Examples :

"If the Bruins ice the puck, the faceoff will be in their own zone."