DCHP-2
ice-run DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the annual thrusting forward and expansion of river ice during break-up, with special reference to the St. Lawrence River, where the phenomenon was accompanied with much flooding and considerable danger.
See also: ice-shove (def. 2) run ((n.)) (def. 4)
- 1900 The first break-up of spring found the party following the ice-run of Elk River.
- 1900 The first break-up of spring found the party following the ice-run of Elk River.