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bergy bit

noun

Definitions

  1. A fragment of ice, larger than a growler but smaller than an iceberg proper.

    • As Ed held onto my kayak, I carefully slithered up onto the chunk of ice, wondering just how much weight would cause a bergy bit to roll, and whether or not the toutons I'd had for breakfast were enough to do the trick.

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