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freeze-up

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. The blocking of pipes due to freezing.
  2. A period of extremely cold, freezing weather.
  3. The start of the time when surface waters are frozen over.

Equivalents

FrançaisGel
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Kurdîgelgêl

Examples

“The heaters, the S.R. now says, will "help⟳ tremendously" if there is severe snow⟳ and ice—a welcome⟳ change⟳ of tune⟳ from last⟳ winter, when the Region was countering criticism of its operation during the January freeze-up with a bland defence of existing precautions [...].”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

freezeframe freezeout freezepop Freezer freezer bag freezer block

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