Both Uses of
glacier
in
Angelfall
- The glacial towers are majestic and deadly beautiful.†
p. 62.5 *glacial = relating to glaciers; perhaps moving very slowly like a glacier
- I consider taking a shower anyway, not knowing how long it will be before I can take a proper one, but the thought of glacier temperature water hitting me full force makes me hesitate.†
p. 65.2glacier = a large mass of ice that moves over land like an exceedingly slow river
Definition:
a large mass of ice that moves over land like an exceedingly slow river
The form glacial, in addition to meaning relates to a glacier, can mean:
The form glacial, in addition to meaning relates to a glacier, can mean:
- moves very slowly (like a glacier)
- relates to a geological time period when much of the earth was covered with glaciers
- relates to ice or cold (often metaphorically) -- as in "She gave me a glacial stare."
Glaciers are thought of as moving very slowly and slow ones may move as little as a foot or two a year, but there are also fast-moving glaciers that can move as much as ninety feet per day.