ice pack
"Ice packs" are versatile tools used both in medical settings to reduce pain and swelling and in everyday life to keep items cool.
Definition
B2Healthcare
(common)A bag or pouch filled with ice or a gel-like substance, used to cool or numb a part of the body to relieve pain or reduce swelling.
Example
- After spraining her ankle, she applied an ice pack to reduce the swelling.
B2Food Storage
(common)A container filled with ice or a gel that can be frozen, used to keep food or drinks cool during transportation or storage.
Example
- We packed an ice pack in the cooler to keep the sandwiches fresh.
C1Geography
(technical)A large area of floating ice, typically found in polar regions, formed by the freezing of seawater.
Example
- The ship navigated carefully through the ice pack in the Arctic Ocean.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ice pack":
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