icing

/ˈaɪsɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Used to describe something that is covered with or made of icing (frosting).
    • He prefers icing donuts over plain ones.
    • The icing cookies were decorated with colorful sprinkles.
    • She bought an icing cake for the party.
noun
  1. A sweet, creamy mixture used to cover or decorate cakes, cookies, and other baked goods.
    • The baker used a piping bag to make fancy icing flowers on the cupcakes.
    • She spread a thick layer of chocolate icing on the birthday cake.
    • My favorite part of the donut is the pink icing on top.
  2. A layer of ice that forms on a surface, such as a road, sidewalk, or aircraft wing.
    • Icing on the roads made the morning commute very slow.
    • The pilot reported severe icing conditions at 10,000 feet.
    • The plane was delayed because of icing on the wings.
  3. (in sports, especially hockey) The act of shooting the puck from behind the center line across the opponent's goal line, resulting in a stoppage of play.
    • The referee blew the whistle for icing when the defenseman shot the puck all the way down the ice.
    • The team avoided a penalty by not committing icing during the power play.
    • Icing is called when the puck crosses the goal line without being touched.
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