quar ice
quar v A Labrador term for ice formed in spring from melt water draining on to a [-]beach[-] breach, ice foot, or fast ice where it refreezes. Quar ice is often brownish in color and difficult to detect; it is slippery and may be a serious obstacle to foot and sled travel. Used I and Sup Used I Not...
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Summary: | quar v A Labrador term for ice formed in spring from melt water draining on to a [-]beach[-] breach, ice foot, or fast ice where it refreezes. Quar ice is often brownish in color and difficult to detect; it is slippery and may be a serious obstacle to foot and sled travel. Used I and Sup Used I Not used quard ice", "quarr ice", "quarry ice |
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