iceneedles
nounUK /ˈaɪs ˌniː.dəlz/
US /ˈaɪs ˌniː.dəlz/
Thin, sharp pieces of ice that look like little needles.
The iceneedles sparkled on the branch in the cold morning sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Long, needle-shaped ice crystals that form in soil or snow during very cold weather.
Scientists found iceneedles growing in the frozen ground.
3. Slender ice formations that hang from rocks or plants in freezing conditions.
Iceneedles clung to the edge of the cliff.
4. Tiny needle-like bits of ice that can sting when blown by the wind.
The wind threw iceneedles against our faces.