Embacle
[em-bah-kuh l, -bak-uh l] /ɛmˈbɑ kəl, -ˈbæk əl/
noun
1.
an accumulation of broken ice in a river.
Compare (def 2).
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[em-bahm] /ɛmˈbɑm/ verb (used with object) 1. to treat (a dead body) so as to preserve it, as with chemicals, drugs, or balsams. 2. to preserve from oblivion; keep in memory: his deeds embalmed in the hearts of his disciples. 3. to cause to remain unchanged; prevent the development of. 4. to impart a balmy […]
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