Noun: iceboat 'Is,bowt
- A ship with a reinforced bow to break up ice and keep channels open for navigation
"The iceboat cleared a path through the frozen Arctic waters";
- icebreaker
- A sailing vessel with runners and a cross-shaped frame; suitable for travelling over ice
"The iceboat glided swiftly across the frozen lake";
- ice yacht, scooter [N. Amer, informal]
Derived forms: iceboats
Type of: ship, vessel, watercraft
Encyclopedia: Iceboat