DCHP-1 Online
take 
v. of a body of water, freeze solidly from shore to shore.
See also: throw ice
- 1781 It is universally asserted that, since the settlement of this country by Europeans, it has not before been known to take so early as the month of December, to so often so late as March.
- 1825 On Saturday night last, the ice took between Kingston and Long Island, and since [then] the foot passengers have been crossing.
- 1881 Ice took in the Saskatchewan on the 19th of November, and the first fall of snow was two inches on the 26th of that month.
- 1931 Seines were set in the water just before the ice "took" on the lake or river.
- 1781 It is universally asserted that, since the settlement of this country by Europeans, it has not before been known to take so early as the month of December, to so often so late as March.