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icing

UK/ˈaɪsɪŋ/ US/ˈaɪsɪŋ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the formation of frost or ice on a surface

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2.

a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes

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3.

(ice hockey) the act of shooting the puck from within your own defensive area the length of the rink beyond the opponent''s goal

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Origin

Gerund of the verb to ice.

Phrases

  • butter icing
  • flood icing
  • fondant icing
  • icing on the cake
  • icing sugar
  • royal icing
  • water icing

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