serac

/ˈsɛræk/

Definitions

1. noun

A tall, narrow, crystalline spike of ice, typically forming part of a glacier or ice wall.

“The climbers had to navigate through a field of seracs to reach the summit.”

2. noun

A tower or spire of rock or ice, especially one formed by the erosion of softer rock.

“The serac stood tall and proud, a testament to the power of geological forces.”

Synonyms

  • pillar
  • spire
  • tower

Antonyms

  • lowland
  • plain